Overview

• The deceased animals comprised 78 cattle, sheep and goats found in different stages of decomposition during a joint inspection this week
• Only one bull survived the incident and is now being nursed back to health at a separate farm
• Police, the veterinary office and the public prosecutor’s office are probing the farm owner for alleged breaches of the animal protection law
• Initial tips about potential neglect arrived late last week and prompted the discovery earlier this week
• The case underscores growing animal welfare concerns in Germany and has renewed calls for stricter farm oversight