62-year-old farmer Maurice Rainey receives 20-month prison sentence for neglecting cattle, leading to animal deaths.

Maurice Rainey, a 62-year-old farmer from Co Antrim, was sentenced to 20 months in prison for neglecting his cattle, allowing them to starve and dehydrate. Judge Fiona Bagnall described the conditions on his farm as appalling, with many dead and injured animals. This ruling, supported by the Department of Agriculture, aims to deter future animal neglect. Rainey is also banned from owning animals for ten years due to his actions.

September 23, 2024
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