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The Times of India
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TOI World Desk

UK sees sharp rise in ‘battery cow’ farms as dairy industry faces rising pressure

The number of intensive dairy farms in the UK where cows are kept indoors year-round has more than doubled over the past decade, amid growing financial pressure on farmers and rising concerns over animal welfare and pollution.

An investigation by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism found there are now at least 180 dairy farms across the UK where some cattle reportedly have no access to outdoor grazing, up from around 70 in 2015.

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