A Northland couple has been fined nearly $6,000 for animal cruelty after they left their stock in a flooding paddock. Bruce and Jan Jonson had been found guilty of failing to ensure the physical and health needs of 39 cattle on their Okaihau farm.
It is the first conviction of its type in thirty years.
The couple failed to heed warnings to move the stock to higher ground with the onset of heavy rain. References« Back to Search Results Note: Classifications and other fields should not be used to determine what specific charges the suspect is facing or was convicted of - they are for research and statistical purposes only. The case report and subsequent updates outline the specific charges. Charges referenced in the original case report may be modified throughout the course of the investigation or trial, so case updates, when available, should always be considered the most accurate reflection of charges. For more information regarding classifications and usage of this database, please visit the database notes and disclaimer.
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