Authorities are investigating a case following the discovery and removal of a large number of dead calves – reported to be over 270 – on a farm in Co. Galway.
According to local publication the Connacht Tribune, “over 270 dead calves have been taken from the farm”.
A spokesperson for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine told Agriland:
“We can confirm that Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine officials are involved in an investigation.
“The Department of Agriculture does not comment on individual cases.”
Meanwhile, in relation to environmental concerns under the remit of Galway County Council, a council representative said:
“Galway County Council were made aware of an issue on a farm in North East Galway on the night of [Friday,] April 9.
“Following that notification, Galway County Council carried out a number of site inspections on April 10, and over the following week, to deal with an issue of an environmental concern.
“This issue was resolved on April 20, and there is no remaining environmental concern.”