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'Like reading the script of a horror movie' - Devon farmer prosecuted over 'appalling' conditions for livestock on Honiton Farm

David Rosewell has been banned from livestock activities for life

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
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'Like reading the script of a horror movie' - Devon farmer prosecuted over 'appalling' conditions for livestock on Honiton Farm

A Devon farmer has been disqualified from owning, keeping or participating in keeping all livestock for life, after rotting animal carcasses and sick and emaciated livestock was found on the farm site....

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