Marts face fines and prosecution after animal welfare probe sparked by TV exposé

Marts face fines and prosecution after animal welfare probe sparked by TV exposé

Four cattle marts and seven individuals have been hit with penalties and prosecutions following a Department of Agriculture investigation triggered by RTÉ’s undercover documentary Milking it: Dairy’s Dirty Secret.

Husband and wife sentenced after breaching animal welfare order - Agriland.co.uk

Two farmers from Orcheston, near Salisbury have been sentenced at Salisbury Magistrates Court after previously being found guilty of animal welfare offences and for breaching a disqualification order. Michael Babey (69) and his wife, Julie Babey (52) were sentenced on April 24 for charges relating to the mistreatment of cattle on their farm at Tanners Lane in Shrewton, and for breaching a disqualification order resulting from previous conviction…