22 dead cattle found
Darkley, County Armagh, NI (UK)Incident Date: Monday, Jan 25, 2010
Disposition: Alleged
Abuser names unreleased
On January 25, 2010, the Department of Agriculture said 22 cattle had been found dead on a County Armagh farm.
Two other animals had to be put down on the farm near Darkley following what Agriculture Minister Michelle Gildernew described as "a dreadful case which obviously involved much suffering by a large number of animals". Ag Department vets made the horrific discovery in several farm buildings.
Ms Gildernew said a full investigation would be carried out and "all possible help and treatment" would be offered to the surviving cattle.
"The vets found 18 dead cattle in one building. The carcases were emaciated and no feed or water appeared to be available. It appears the animals died from starvation and water deprivation," she explained.
"In another house four young cattle were found dead and one animal had to be destroyed."
The minister added that more cattle had been found in poor condition in a field and one of them had to be put down.
"Immediate actions have been taken to secure feed and water for the animals left alive," she said. References
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