Ammanford farmer fined over welfare of cattle
An Ammanford man has been fined £220 for leaving cattle without water and at risk of injuring themselves. Daniel Fawcett, of Blaengweche, Llandyfan, pleaded guilty at Carmarthen Magistrates Court to two offences under the Welfare of Farmed Animals (Wales) Regulations 2007. The court was told that last year between May 15 and June 16 that being a person responsible for farmed animals he failed to take all reasonable steps to ensure that accommodation and fittings for securing animals was maintained so that there were no sharp edges or protrusions likely to cause injury to them. During the same period Fawcett also failed to take all reasonable steps to ensure that the cattle had access to a suitable water supply. The court heard that a vet and animal health officer visited the farm on November 12, 2010, after a welfare complaint and told Fawcett to improve conditions. Some improvements were made but issues still remained. On December 1, 2010, the vet and animal health officer visite...