Vet Euthanizes Starving Calf Amid Farmer Resistance | Belfast News

A vet testified in court about a harrowing animal welfare case involving a starving calf found crammed into a horse trailer with a dead calf — the animal was emaciated, separated from its mother, and denied basic care. Despite her efforts to reunite it with its mom and administer humane euthanasia, the 71-year-old farmer blocked her access, even climbing into the trailer to stop her. When police arrived, he allegedly grabbed her from behind as she injected the calf — still protesting as she completed the act. The decomposing calf remained in the trailer. Further inspections revealed more abuse: a distressed cow with an inward-growing horn and a dead calf nearby, plus sheep trapped in a hazardous shed with barbed wire, glass, and no food or water. Authorities are now investigating multiple animal welfare violations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/13410dc1ba8f90f3