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Case #8576 Rating: 4.3 out of 5
50 dead, decaying sheep, others found dying
Sussex, EN (UK)Incident Date: Wednesday, Mar 31, 1999
Disposition: Convicted
Defendant/Suspect: Adult
In April 1999, an RSPCA inspector discovered 50 dead sheep and others dying at a farm in Sussex where guests were celebrating a wedding. The dead sheep were in various stages of decay, and some had been eaten by predators. About 20 had been slung in a pit and were slowly decomposing.
Two sheep were so ill they had to be put down, and many of the others were suffering from general neglect. A vet said the deaths were caused by a combination of poor feeding, copper deficiency and chronic fluke infestation - a liver disease. Ewes that were in lamb were in such poor condition that they could not produce healthy lambs, nor feed them once they were born.
The farmer blamed the condition on the fact that he had been unwell and had to look after his elderly mother. He said financial difficulties had added to the problem. He pleaded guilty to 10 charges of neglect and was fined £800. He was also ordered to pay £800 compensation and £600 in vets' fees. References
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