Workers ‘Hit, Drag, And Swear’ At Cows On Award-Winning UK Dairy Farm

An undercover investigation revealed that workers at an award-winning dairy farm in the UK were seen “hitting, dragging, and swearing” at cows. Two Pools Farm, which supplies major brands like M&S and Müller, was part of the RSPCA Assured scheme and had received industry awards for being “high-welfare.” However, For All Animals documented over 700 incidents of physical and verbal abuse towards cows over three days, including kicking and force-feeding them while they were visibly distressed.

Footage showed calves crying and circling, indicating hunger and stress from separation from their mothers, and workers were filmed shouting profanities at the animals. During an M&S inspection, a dead calf was hurriedly removed and the inspection lasted just ten minutes, raising concerns about the effectiveness of welfare standards. Former RSPCA members are questioning the certification of factory farms by the RSPCA Assured scheme, calling for an end to the support of such practices.