Terrified cows were kicked, punched, slapped and in one case had a lit cigarette pressed to its face by workers at an award-winning Crown Estate dairy supplying Tesco and Muller, an investigation has revealed.
Other distressing scenes showed the animals being prodded with sharp objects, having their tails twisted and panicking as they’re shouted at.
The undercover footage was obtained during an undercover operation which saw kicks being aimed at the defenceless cows’ udders, underbellies, backsides and legs.
Several members of staff have been sacked after the evidence was handed to dairy bosses and yoghurt giant Muller, which suspended the farm, which has
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