Decomposing carcasses dumped in ravine threatening water quality in Leitrim

The lambs varied in age from 1 week to 3 months and had been dumped in a deep inaccessible ravine. The decomposing carcasses threatened water quality in the local river.

The Animal Warden also has concerns for animal welfare at the farm of origin of the animals.

Any information regarding the matter should be reported to the Leitrim Animal Warden on 071 9648300,  [email protected],  Drumshanbo Gardai or the Department of Agriculture, Drumshanbo.