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Animal 'neglect' uncovered at farm which breached more than 40 welfare standards

Officers said they found dead cattle in cubicles or partially buried in areas where livestock had access

Chris Brayford
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District Judge Stuart Smith said: "Devon has a proud heritage of dairy farming and your neglect and disregard of welfare could cause damage to the reputation of our dairy industry."
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District Judge Stuart Smith said: "Devon has a proud heritage of dairy farming and your neglect and disregard of welfare could cause damage to the reputation of our dairy industry."

A farming family has been banned from keeping cattle, sheep and pigs for 10 years after admitting to causing suffering to animals in their care. Edward Dunn, 79, Rosemund Dunn, 76, and their son William...

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