A Co Tyrone farmer has been handed a £9,615 fine at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court.
David Lee of Carrickaness Road, Dungannon was also sentenced to three months imprisonment suspended for two years on the first charge and two months imprisonment suspended for two years on charges two and three.
There were eight charges of failure to notify the department of movement of 126 cattle on to his holding, one charge of knowingly providing false information, one charge of failing to keep a herd register and six charges of failure to notify the Department of movement of 33 cattle off his holding.
He was also convicted of one charge of dishonestly making a false representation, namely, that the eight calves for sale only had two previous moves with the intention, by making the misrepresentation, to make a gain for himself or cause loss to another person or to expose him to a risk of loss.
Animal traceability
The case arose following a complaint by a member of public about the defendant’s activities.
During a subsequent investigation the offences were discovered and a cattle identification inspection carried out by Veterinary Service Enforcement Branch.
A spokesperson for DAERA said the misrepresentation of cattle corrupts animal traceability and undermines the credibility of Northern Ireland’s computerised Animal Public Health Information System (APHIS).
“Properly maintained herd registers form an integral part of the animal’s traceability supporting the accuracy and integrity of APHIS. Accurately maintained herd records corroborate and complement the APHIS details and help maintain public confidence in beef traceability and assists in animal disease control.”
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A Co Tyrone farmer has been handed a £9,615 fine at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court.
David Lee of Carrickaness Road, Dungannon was also sentenced to three months imprisonment suspended for two years on the first charge and two months imprisonment suspended for two years on charges two and three.
There were eight charges of failure to notify the department of movement of 126 cattle on to his holding, one charge of knowingly providing false information, one charge of failing to keep a herd register and six charges of failure to notify the Department of movement of 33 cattle off his holding.
He was also convicted of one charge of dishonestly making a false representation, namely, that the eight calves for sale only had two previous moves with the intention, by making the misrepresentation, to make a gain for himself or cause loss to another person or to expose him to a risk of loss.
Animal traceability
The case arose following a complaint by a member of public about the defendant’s activities.
During a subsequent investigation the offences were discovered and a cattle identification inspection carried out by Veterinary Service Enforcement Branch.
A spokesperson for DAERA said the misrepresentation of cattle corrupts animal traceability and undermines the credibility of Northern Ireland’s computerised Animal Public Health Information System (APHIS).
“Properly maintained herd registers form an integral part of the animal’s traceability supporting the accuracy and integrity of APHIS. Accurately maintained herd records corroborate and complement the APHIS details and help maintain public confidence in beef traceability and assists in animal disease control.”
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