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USPCA in call for greater powers USPCA in call for greater powers
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The USPCA has said it needs greater legislative powers to prevent the neglect of animals.The USPCA has said it needs greater legislative powers to prevent the neglect of animals.
The charity has made the call after it found more than 60 dead animals on an open farm in County Down at the weekend. The Northern Ireland charity which works to protect animals was speaking after it found more than 60 dead animals on an open farm in County Down.
It also rescued more than 100 animals from Littleacre Open Farm in Loughbrickland.It also rescued more than 100 animals from Littleacre Open Farm in Loughbrickland.
Investigators 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.
"We made gruesome discovery, after gruesome discovery," said Stephen Philpott, director of the USPCA."We made gruesome discovery, after gruesome discovery," said Stephen Philpott, director of the USPCA.
"Dead animals. Animals locked behind shed doors, being left there to die, no water, no food. This is an appalling scene of 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.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".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.