A calf had to be euthanised after multiple animals were found to have been caused unnecessary suffering on a Co Tyrone farmer’s land.
Sean Doran (61), of Finulagh Road, Castlecaulfield, Dungannon, was convicted and sentenced on Monday at Dungannon Court of nine charges under the Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011.
He also was sentenced on a single charge under the Animal By-Products (Enforcement) Regulations 2015 and one charge under the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013.
The case arose following numerous welfare inspections carried out by DAERA officers between 10 February 2023 and 24 April 2024.
During these inspections, cattle, sheep and pigs were found to be housed in dirty housing without dry lying and exposed to hazardous material which could cause injury.
Some animals did not have access to feed and water and others had access to contaminated feed and water.
Calves and lambs were identified in a poor state of health and one calf was euthanised by the Veterinary Officer present as, in their opinion, they were suffering unnecessarily.
A number of carcasses, bones, skulls and skeletons were observed during the inspections.
Doran was sentenced on six charges of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal, and three charges of failure to ensure the needs of an animal were met.
He was also sentenced on a charge of failure to dispose of animal carcasses and another charge of failure to present medicine records when required to do so.
Doran was sentenced and was disqualified from keeping, owning, participating in keeping animals, being party to an arrangement under which animals are kept, from transporting and arranging transport of all animals, for 10 years.
He also received 18 months’ probation and was ordered to undetake 80 hours of community service and a deprivation order was granted.
