RSPCA in Australia investigates death of 70 cattle
The RSPCA (the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is investigating a potential case of animal neglect that left 70 cattle dead on a farm in central western
Current droughts, affecting approximately 78% of the country, make it difficult for farmers to care adequately for their stocks. There have already been several cases of insufficient feeding and watering of animals such as that of a grazier in Young, in southern
It is yet unclear why the 70 cattle died but the owner may face animal cruelty charges. Don Robinson, the chief inspector of RSPCA has questioned the quality of the farm’s management. He added: “Everybody’s got to accept their responsibility to feed their animals properly, whether it’s a time of drought or not. And certainly 70 carcasses out of a mob of 250 to 300 is a fairly high percentage.”
The RSPCA advises farmers facing feed and water difficulties to seek help from their local rural lands protection board.
