Lincoln University’s ‘world-best practice’ dairy farm exposed in shocking new footage

August 18th, 2025

SAFE is condemning Lincoln University after footage from its own dairy demonstration farm, filmed between 11-13 August, reveals animal suffering and squalid winter conditions at what is touted as a “world-best practice” facility. The Lincoln University Dairy Farm (LUDF) is promoted as a global leader in pastoral dairy systems, attracting international students and showcasing New Zealand farming to the world.

The True Cost of Dairy

Right now, throughout Aotearoa, thousands of newborn calves are being taken from their mothers, trucked off in the cold, and killed. Branded as disposable by-products of the dairy industry, they are fragile, voiceless, and deserve so much more.

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