The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority takes neglected animals from Limburg cattle farmer into custody

The situation for the animals was not right. For example, the necessary care was withheld and the housing of a number of animals was insufficient. For example, there were sharp and protruding parts in the meadow that could injure the animals. In addition to lame animals that were not trimmed in time, NVWA inspectors also found some unshorn sheep in a trailer where the temperature rose to 37 degrees. On Tuesday 27 June, inspectors went to the farmer because reports of animal neglect had been received. During the inspection, various violations were found and measures were imposed to encourage the farmer to give the correct care to his animals. During the inspection on 18 July, it appeared that the farmer had not sufficiently resolved the situation for his animals. That is why the NVWA has taken the animals into custody and they are taken care of at a location where they do receive the right care. Animals remain at the location because there is no reason to take these animals with ...