From Wellbeing Magazine · Rachel Branson · · 1m 10s
Tesco Suspends Three Dairy Farms Over Animal Welfare Concerns
Tesco suspends three Arla-supplying dairy farms after undercover animal welfare investigation reveals potential welfare breaches.
In brief
Tesco suspends three Arla-supplying dairy farms after undercover animal welfare investigation reveals potential welfare breaches. Tesco suspended three dairy farms for alleged animal welfare violations following Animal Justice Project's undercover investigation. Originally reported by Wellbeing Magazine.
Tesco suspends farms
Tesco suspended three dairy farms from its supply chain after an undercover animal welfare investigation found potential breaches.
Investigation details
Animal Justice Project conducted a 12-month investigation into 16 Arla-supplying farms across 13 English counties between October 2025 and September 2026.
Alleged welfare issues
The investigation documented severely lame cows being made to walk, tail twisting, and calves separated from mothers shortly after birth.
Farms suspended
Kingston Hill Farm in Oxfordshire, Bramley Farm in Northamptonshire, and Oak Lodge Farm in Leicestershire were suspended by Tesco.
Welfare breaches
Independent expert identified 360 potential welfare breaches across ten farms, including 50 cases of serious lameness.
Next steps
Animal Justice Project calls for the Competition and Markets Authority to investigate misleading animal welfare claims in dairy marketing and government support for farmers transitioning to alternative agriculture.
At a glance
Tesco suspended three dairy farms for alleged animal welfare violations following Animal Justice Project's undercover investigation.
