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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 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. |
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