Shocking evidence of animal abuse has been revealed at a wild boar stud farm in Norfolk. animal justice project Undercover investigation.
The facility sells semen only to: Hermitage AI It is distributed to pig farms across the UK, including those supplying Cranswick. Cranswick boasts a “farm to fork” business, supplying pork, bacon and cooked meats to major retailers such as Tesco.
Investigation footage shows harrowing scenes of wild boars being knocked down, enduring abuse, being systematically neglected and violating welfare standards on multiple occasions. The boars were subjected to regular verbal abuse and Innovis staff beat them more than 300 times, often using hard pipes, rakes and paddles, over the recorded period.
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Investigations revealed that wild boars endured semen harvesting for the artificial insemination industry. Wild boars that resisted collection were physically assaulted and yelled at. Workers hurled homophobic and sexual insults at the animals, highlighting the cruel culture of stud farms.
The investigation highlights possible breaches of the Animal Welfare Act 2006, the Welfare of Farm Animals (England) Regulations 2007, the DEFRA Pig Standard and the DEFRA Code of Practice. These violations include inadequate housing, neglect of injured animals, physical abuse, and completely inappropriate handling.
Claire Palmer, director of the Animal Justice Project, said: “The abuse documented at Innovis is appalling. Pigs were beaten, stabbed and threatened on a daily basis by long-serving employees for 20 years under the CEO. “I was attacked, but no one intervened,” he said.
“We have contacted the authorities to pursue prosecution and demand the immediate dismissal of all employees involved. Honesty alone is not enough. If this were a dog the consequences would be quick and serious.
“Despite the absence of abuse, these animals have been in captivity for years, enduring invasive practices and completely rejecting their natural behavior. Farmed animals are not commodities but sentient beings. “We urge the public to say no to meat and choose a kinder future.”
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Lawyer Ayesha Smart said: “Innovis and its employees must comply with sections 4 and 9 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.”
“Secret footage of these safeguards being breached shows many failings in this duty and workers intentionally causing pain and suffering to wild boars. It is completely unacceptable to use any body part or tool to hit, strike or kick a pig.
“There is also a clear violation of these requirements, given the unsanitary and slippery passageways covered in urine and feces. “Some pens lack adequate bedding or reinforcement, causing animals to walk slowly, play or fight on the concrete floor.”
Dr Alice Brough, a former pig veterinarian, said: “The treatment and care of animals shown in these devices is truly shocking. Pigs are subject to verbal and physical abuse, neglected and treated off-label, which is only approved for females and not wild boars. Taking medications can cause serious side effects and even death.
“The force used to handle these animals, which show no signs of aggression toward workers, is not excessive and inappropriate tools are used as weapons to inflict pain.”
