Yorkshire's St Helen's Farm investigates claims of animal cruelty

Pictured: Part of the video shown on the Surge Facebook page

A video obtained by animal rights group Surge allegedly shows goats being kicked and punched by farm workers at one of the firm’s milk suppliers.

The successful company based at Seaton Ross near Market Weighton sells goat’s milk, butter, cheese and yoghurts to a number of UK shops and supermarkets.

Surge is an organisation that is determined to create a world where compassion towards all non-human animals is the norm.

A statement on the St Helen’s Farm website said: “St Helen’s Farm is supplied with goats milk by eight British farms that are expected to comply with a rigorous code of conduct and have several animal welfare accreditations.

“We were made aware of allegations that one farm had infringed animal welfare standards, which we would find totally unacceptable if true.

“We immediately ceased all milk supply from this farm and launched a full investigation to determine the facts of this matter.

“We are asking the campaign group to provide all unedited footage of this matter to ensure that we are able to complete a thorough investigation.

“Animal welfare is of paramount importance to St Helen’s Farm and we are taking this allegation extremely seriously and we will know more as the investigation proceeds and is concluded.”