The article highlights the strong condemnation by the Minister of Agriculture and Food of unacceptable practices at a pig farm in Yonne, following the broadcast of disturbing videos by the L214 association. An investigation was launched in June, after a complaint, and is still ongoing. The government has announced a ban on live castration of piglets from January 1, 2022. Each farm will need to appoint an animal welfare referent from the same date. The France Relance plan has allocated over €200 million to improve biosecurity and animal welfare in breeding and slaughterhouses. The government is emphasizing the priority of combating animal abuse and will conduct unannounced inspections to ensure compliance with regulations.