Footage taken on a Lincolnshire pig farm has revealed atrocious treatment of pigs. These animals are sentient, they feel pain. We fully support the immediate suspension of the farm from the supply chains of the affected retailers and Red Tractor, as well as the removal of the individuals involved. We urge Cranswick to act swiftly in conducting a thorough investigation, implementing robust corrective measures without delay. Interventions must include the establishment of clear protocols, effective systems and thorough staff training, particularly in the humane euthanasia of piglets and good handling techniques. While good stockmanship is fundamental to delivering good animal welfare, the footage also exposes deeper systemic issues, including the use of farrowing crates and routine mutilations such as tail docking and tooth clipping, which are fundamentally incompatible with welfare-friendly farming models. We remain firmly committed to driving a transition toward higher welfare, cage-free systems, where providing animals with a good quality of life and a humane end is a core guiding principle. The respect and dignity of every animal must be the foundation of any ethical and responsible approach to farming. (fb)