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