Mr Treacy pleaded guilty and was fined £500 plus £160 costs.
Notes to Editors:
1. Mr Treacy was convicted of one charge of causing unnecessary suffering to three bovine animals, contrary to section 13(g) of the Welfare of Animals (NI) Act 1972.
2. Mr Treacy was also convicted of one charge of transporting three bovine animals which were not fit for the journey, contrary to Article 6(3) of Council Regulation (EC)
No1/2005 and Regulation 6(c) of the Welfare of Animals (Transport) Regulations (NI) 2006.
3. The Department gives high priority to the welfare of animals and operates a rigorous enforcement policy to ensure full compliance of regulatory requirements. Any breaches are investigated thoroughly and offenders prosecuted as necessary.
4. All media enquiries to DARD Press Office, Tel: 028 9052 4619. Out of office hours please contact the Duty Press Officer via pager number 07699 715 440 and your call will be returned.
