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Dead farm animals found by USPCA Dozens of dead animals on farm
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The USPCA have rescued more than 100 animals from an open farm. The USPCA have rescued more than 100 animals from Littleacre Open Farm in Loughbrickland, County Down.
Officials from the charity found more than 60 dead animals in Littleacre Open Farm in Loughbrickland, County Down. Investigators also found dozens of rotten carcasses including guinea pigs, rabbits, a peacock and a goat.
Investigators found dozens of rotten carcasses including guinea pigs, rabbits, a peacock and a goat on Saturday evening. "We made gruesome discovery, after gruesome discovery," said Stephen Philpott, director of the USPCA.
They returned on Sunday morning to remove the remaining animals. Many were sick as a result of what the charity describe as "appalling neglect". "Dead animals. Animals locked behind shed doors, being left there to die, no water, no food. This is an appalling scene of neglect."
The animals were discovered on Saturday evening and the USPCA returned to the site on Sunday morning to remove the animals.
Many were sick as a result of what the charity described as "appalling neglect".
Roosters, pheasants and a llama were among the animals transported to USPCA shelters.Roosters, pheasants and a llama were among the animals transported to USPCA shelters.
The owners of the farm have not commented.The owners of the farm have not commented.