Man disqualified from keeping farm animals as 100 cows found 'dying or dead'

[llamedos]

A BEDFORDSHIRE man has been disqualified from keeping farm animals for life after around 100 cows were found in his barns and fields - many of them emaciated, dying or dead.

The RSPCA was called in January concerning the cows - all British Whites - kept at Green End Farm, Green Lane, Swineshead, Bedfordshire.

When inspectors arrived with a specialist vet, they found five of the cows dead and another nine in such a bad state of health that the vet said they had to be put to sleep to prevent further suffering.

Read more at http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/...9880294-detail/story.html#esOdBjiHkZULZY8C.99

 

[Northeastfarmer]

Oh dear those poor cows...best not to pass comment until we know the mental state of the farmer but truly shocking and saddening seeing animals in that state

 

[matthew]

Awful. But agree with comment above, best wait and see before making comments.

 

[IH 684]

It's clear he had plenty of money, with the fine been so large.

 

[RWG Contracts]

Oh dear those poor cows...best not to pass comment until we know the mental state of the farmer but truly shocking and saddening seeing animals in that state

Sounds a bit like depression

 

[Northeastfarmer]

Sounds a bit like depression

That's was what I was thinking

 

[unlacedgecko]

It's clear he had plenty of money, with the fine been so large.

Not necessarily. He may own his own house or similar. The RSPCA will try and have a charge put on his assets to have the fine paid.

 

[Man_in_black]

Horrendous. Poor poor beasts.

 

[defender]

there was over 1000 sheep sold by a warrant sale at Thainstone mart last week . I( heard animal welfare along with other debtors forced the sale . They were the lucky ones being sold and not just left to starve . The animal welfare were called lots of times by various people who seen sheep starving for weeks without fodder in deep snow .Sheep deaths were very high They were also called about a heifer that drowned while stuck calving . The owner also farms near Brampton although I wont name him as hopefully prosecution will happen yet
People like that should be banned for life from keeping livestock

 

[matthew]

I was talking to a friend who is familiar with RBST and WP cattle last night, and was reminded that the Breed Society for White Park, have a Welfare officer, offering support and forage if times get tough - for any reason - and that enquiries can be anonymous.
http://www.britishwhitecattle.co.uk/contact/4563203035

 

[ladycrofter]

Agree you have to have something gone bad wrong to let that happen - the question is, how was it allowed to get so bad???? Not speaking of the RSPCA, but family, neighbours, friends, the postie, etc. This didn't happen overnight. We can be so busy with our own lives, we need to make time to visit friends and neighbours, have a chat, lend a hand or even intervene when something like this is developing.

 

[thatlldaespot]

Nobody who keeps animals wakes up one morning and thinks 'I know what I'll do today, I'll stop feeding my animals and ignore them until they're in such a bad state that I'm in deep trouble with the RSPCA and everyone else.....'

Depression creeps up slowly, stops you really seeing what's going on around you, insulates you from the suffering of anyone or anything else, and sometimes you don't even know you're suffering from it, because it becomes your normality. And if anyone asks how you are, you just say 'I'm fine, how are you?'.

 

[Christoph1945]

At a complete loss for words!

 

[holywell farmer]

A BEDFORDSHIRE man has been disqualified from keeping farm animals for life after around 100 cows were found in his barns and fields - many of them emaciated, dying or dead.

The RSPCA was called in January concerning the cows - all British Whites - kept at Green End Farm, Green Lane, Swineshead, Bedfordshire.

When inspectors arrived with a specialist vet, they found five of the cows dead and another nine in such a bad state of health that the vet said they had to be put to sleep to prevent further suffering.

Read more at http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/...9880294-detail/story.html#esOdBjiHkZULZY8C.99

Horrible

 

[Christoph1945]

Extremely sad and thought provoking.

Depression/anxiety can be highly debilitating and blinding. It can sap body, soul, and mind of all ability to function properly and if there is lack of support one sinks into a quagmire like unto quicksand or a bog.

But like quick sand, you can be up to your knees before you realise that you are in trouble. Hopefully, the person concerned will now get help and support and will be able to get his life back on track.

I often work a beach where I know there to be quick sand. I also know that it is not always in the exact same area but moves and some days may not show at all. The plot is always to move slowly and be aware of the sand beneath one's feet and back off, retracing one's steps, at the slightest sinking beneath one's feet.

Reactive or clinical depression can be equally destructive to human well-being, family life, or business. This case has been highlighted in the media, perhaps because of the number of stock that has suffered but what about the large number of farming folk who are ending their own lives at the end of a rope, a 12 gauge barrel, or a measure of Paraquat.

There, but for the grace of God, go you or I and perhaps we can make the difference for others.

Stay safe, stay well, and remember that there is no shame in asking for help or support. Or just advice and guidance!