After Inspections of AMA Pig Farm in Lower Austria: Development of Measures Started

On Thursday, "the results of this very thorough inspection were assessed," said District Governor Karl-Josef Weiss upon request. "In particular, various measures are being developed, which will be officially prescribed to the farm."

Charges Against Employees of AMA Pig Farm in Lower Austria

The district administration also dealt with video clips published by the Association Against Animal Factories (VGT), which recorded mistreatment of pigs. The employees seen in the material were reported.

Affected Employee of AMA Pig Farm Now Dismissed

These employees were dismissed by the pig farm on Thursday morning after a prior suspension, the owner announced in an Instagram video. He was "shocked" and "personally very affected" by the images shown. Now everything should be done to ensure animal welfare is "implemented 100 percent," and "all necessary consequences will be drawn."

AMA Inspectors Also Dispatched to Pig Farm in Lower Austria

Already on Tuesday, the farm was inspected by two official veterinarians using the four-eyes principle. The AMA also dispatched inspectors. "We cannot confirm these images," said a spokeswoman for Agrarmarkt Austria on Thursday as a conclusion. Now statements - including from the affected farm and the farm veterinarian - are awaited, which should be used as a "basis for further decisions."

(APA/Red)

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