Farmer let his cows become so thin and dehydrated they died or had to be put down

Daniel Jones caused unnecessary suffering to animals

A farmer who admitted causing unnecessary suffering to his cattle has been given a 12-month suspended prison sentence. Several dead cattle and calves were found at his farm, with others so emaciated and dehydrated they had to be euthanised.

Daniel Jones, 30, of Bodafon y Glyn, Llanerchymedd, Anglesey, had previously admitted to causing unnecessary suffering to cattle, failing to dispose of animal by-products, failing to identify cattle, and failing to keep veterinary medicine records. The prosecution was initiated by the Isle of Anglesey County Council's Animal Health team after the offences occurred between January 2023 and April 2024.

Several dead cattle and calves were discovered at Bodafon y Glyn, and others that were emaciated and dehydrated had to be euthanised. Mr Jones also failed to identify cattle and maintain veterinary records, which are crucial for food chain integrity and food safety.

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Mr Jones also failed to identify cattle and keep veterinary records, critical to the integrity of the food chain and food safety. Animal by-products were not disposed of by the approved methods, which ensure animal health and disease control. At Caernarfon Crown Court, sitting at Llandudno, he was given a 12-month prison sentence - suspended for 18 months.

He also has to complete 120 hours of unpaid work and undertake 16 months of rehabilitation. Costs of £8,000 were also awarded to the County Council, reports North Wales Live.

Anglesey's public protection portfolio holder, Councillor Nicola Roberts, said: "We welcome the penalty handed down today. This sentence comes following an extensive investigation conducted by our Animal Health officers."

She went on: "We believe that this prosecution and sentence demonstrates that this type of criminal behaviour will not be tolerated."

The council also expressed gratitude to the Animal Plant Health Agency (APHA) veterinary colleagues for their support in the probe.