FARMER BANNED FOR LIFE AFTER HORRIFIC ANIMAL CRUELTY IN HEREFORD
A farmer has been permanently prohibited from keeping sheep after a series of animals were discovered in deplorable conditions at The Furlongs Farm in Little Hereford.
Welfare officers uncovered dead sheep, lambs without water, and sheep requiring medical attention during their visit in February.
William Edward Hyde, aged 62, pleaded guilty to nine animal welfare violations.
As a result of his conviction, Hyde was sentenced to a lifetime ban on keeping sheep.
Additionally, he was ordered to pay £5,000 in compensation and £1,000 in legal costs.
Speaking after the case at Hereford Magistrates' Court, councillor David Harlow from Herefordshire Council described the case as "a very serious case of animal suffering and the conditions at this farm were deplorable." He emphasized that the council prioritizes animal welfare and will collaborate with all livestock owners to promote best practices, but will not tolerate cruelty, which can lead to lifelong bans from animal ownership.
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ry. William Edward Hyde, aged 62, pleaded guilty to nine animal welfare violations. As a result of his conviction, Hyde was sentenced to a lifetime ban on keeping sheep. Additionally, he was ordered to pay 5,000 in compensation and 1,000...
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Additionally, he was ordered to pay 5,000 in compensation and 1,000 in legal costs
