Farmers clash with junior minister as record number of calves slaughtered

Pippa Hackett: Described the figures as 'unacceptable'.

Farmers have expressed "surprise" after coming under attack from junior agriculture minister Pippa Hackett over the record slaughter of calves in recent days.

Pippa Hackett has strongly condemned the slaughter of thousands of young dairy calves, claiming it is damaging public perception of the sector.