Allgäu Dairy Farm Faces Renewed Animal Cruelty Allegations

Authorities investigate after undercover footage reveals alleged abuse at a farm previously implicated in a 2019 animal welfare scandal.

Police and state authorities conducted raids on multiple sites of a dairy farm in Bad Grönenbach, Heimertingen, and Kißlegg following allegations of animal cruelty.
The farm had been previously implicated in a 2019 scandal involving similar accusations, with legal proceedings from that case still pending.
The animal rights group 'Soko Tierschutz' provided covertly recorded video evidence showing alleged mistreatment, including improper handling of cattle and illegal use of electric devices.
Despite 24 inspections since January 2023, including seven focused on animal welfare, authorities reported no severe violations during official checks.
The Bayerische Kontrollbehörde is considering a ban on animal ownership and management for the farm's operator as investigations continue.