Severe Neglect Uncovered at Loimaa Pig Farm
FINLAND - A case of suspected animal cruelty has been uncovered in Loimaa, south-west Finland. Police found some two hundred pigs dead on Friday, apparently due to a lack of care.
12 March 2012
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YLE reports that 19 live pigs were found, of which 18 had to be put down. An exact number of deceased animals has not yet been established. The pig-keeper has been arrested.
The keeper had not been at work over the winter because of a sick leave. Police have started a preliminary investigation into the case. The keeper is suspected of animal cruelty.
