“None of the cows had access to water,” an expert veterinarian declared at the trial of a Dos Torres rancher accused of causing the deaths of 36 cows.

The public prosecutor’s office finalized the charges and requested a prison sentence. 1 year and 8 months imprisonment The rancher will be charged with livestock abuse. Prosecutors noted in their report that the defendant kept the cows in pens for several days without adequate water or grass, even though there was a well for water and abundant vegetation on the adjacent reservation (closed by a gate).

Prosecutors allege that the rancher “failed to allow the animals access to that third lot in May 2022 through omission and duty to do so.” 36 out of 96 “They will die of dehydration.”

In a statement, the specialist veterinarian told the court that he and two other Seprona employees had visited the livestock farm during inspection operations and were able to confirm on arrival that “no animals entered the farm on time”. Near water and grass“And the fact that the carcasses did not show a high degree of decomposition” would indicate that the cows had died just the day before or on the same day, at about the same time due to lack of water. The veterinarian also said that if the enclosure gate had been open, “obviously they wouldn’t have died.”

Meanwhile, the rancher’s defense denied any abusive intent on his client’s part and assured him there was running water at the access door to the area. yes it was openHowever, he pointed out that since it is a public road that is “traversed by many people,” there is a possibility that someone blocked it.

The defendant’s lawyer argued that “it is illogical to think that the rancher would have done such an act.” I let him die to their animals, considering the economic losses associated with this. In fact, the defendant stated that he “froze” when Seprona told him over the phone that the cow was dead. “I’m a rancher, how can I let my cows die?” he declared in his defense.

The defense claims that in any case, it was negligence or temporary abandonment.without intent or intent to cause distress«Then, referring to the complaint from the Pac-Man Animal Association, he accused them, saying, “They wanted to complain to the media even though there was nothing.”

The public prosecutor’s office upheld its final conclusion and requested a prison sentence. 1 year and 8 months imprisonmentwe understand that the facts have been established and that the defendant breached a duty of care in failing to ensure the cows had access to water and feed. The case is being heard for sentencing.