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."

Complaints Against Employees of AMA Pig Farm in Lower Austria

The district administration is also dealing with a video published by the Association Against Animal Factories (VGT), which recorded mistreatment of pigs. "Complaints against the employees of the fattening farm seen in the videos are currently being prepared for the Korneuburg public prosecutor's office," emphasized District Governor Weiss in a written statement.

AMA Inspectors Also Dispatched to Pig Farm in Lower Austria

Already on Tuesday, the farm was inspected by two official veterinarians under the four-eyes principle, and the inspection continued. The AMA also dispatched inspectors. The case was initiated by a complaint from the VGT regarding animal cruelty to the district administration. The owner of the farm denied the allegations and referred to an unannounced inspection conducted by an official veterinarian three weeks ago without any complaints.

(APA/Red)

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