Cranswick claims to have a strong commitment to high standards of farm animal welfare, yet this is just one of many horrors exposed under their name.”George Monbiot, the environmentalist author and campaigner, also watched the footage. He said: “Animal Justice Project’s latest exposé at Somerby Top farm reveals another Cranswick facility where extreme suffering is the norm. Sick, lame, and injured pigs were subjected to brutal handling by Cranswick staff and the farm manager. This included beating, kicking, and dragging during loading for slaughter - clearly breaching animal welfare laws. The investigation raises urgent questions about Red Tractor’s auditing, retailer accountability, and potential criminal breaches by Cranswick staff and contractors.