RSPCA South Australia is progressing an investigation into alleged animal welfare breaches at a piggery, north of Adelaide.
This investigation was launched following the submission of disturbing video purportedly filmed inside the Dublin premises on June 14 and 20.
RSPCA Inspectorate officers accompanied by PIRSA veterinary staff have conducted two raids of the piggery and 14 pigs have been euthanised.
The RSPCA has issued 21 Animal Welfare Notices instructing the owners and manager to take immediate action regarding conditions and maintenance. They must maintain compliance and the Inspectorate is monitoring the operation with spot inspections.
The owners and manager of the piggery have also been formally interviewed. This is a large and highly complex investigation that covers many areas of the operation and we are now preparing a comprehensive brief of evidence with a view to instigate court proceedings.
The RSPCA South Australia is empowered to investigate animal cruelty and enforce animal welfare legislation in our state.. In addition to issuing Animal Welfare Notices, we can also lay criminal charges.
We acknowledge the distress and concern these images have caused and we want to assure the community that we take any allegation of animal cruelty extremely seriously. The RSPCA conducts the overwhelming majority of investigations and prosecutions in South Australia under the Animal Welfare Act. Our Inspectors work diligently with the South Australian Police and other relevant agencies to fully investigate allegations of animal ill-treatment and bring offenders before the Courts.
RSPCA South Australia will provide further updates on this matter when we are able to do so.
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