Allgäu Animal Cruelty Trial Resumes Against Local Farmers

Three farmers from Bad Grönenbach face charges for allegedly neglecting cattle, causing significant suffering to the animals.

The trial against a father and his two sons, accused of violating animal protection laws, has restarted at the Memmingen District Court.
Prosecutors allege the farmers neglected 32 cattle to save on veterinary costs, leading to severe animal suffering and deaths.
Defense attorneys argue that many of the animals received veterinary care and that the sons were not involved in farm management.
The case stems from a 2019 scandal in Bad Grönenbach, initiated by a video from an animal rights group showing alleged mistreatment.
The trial is expected to continue for 20 days, with a verdict anticipated by the end of February.