Animal welfare scandal in the Allgäu: Farmers have to answer in court!

Animal welfare scandal in the Allgäu: Farmers have to answer in court!

Bad Grönenbach, Deutschland - Memmingen - A shocking animal welfare scandal shakes the region! From Wednesday, three farmers will be in front of the Memmingen district court, charged with cruel neglect of their cattle. The allegations are alarming: In 32 cases, men are said to have massively violated the animal protection law, and the animals suffered from catastrophic conditions.

The accused did not come into focus for the first time. The trial against the senior boss and his two sons had already started, but was interrupted due to difficulties. The father rejected the serious allegations and claimed that there were regular veterinarians in the stable. But the reality speaks a different language: According to investigators, over half of the animals from the indictment had to be slaughtered or put to sleep, while some have already died.

the origin of the scandal

The accused's farm in Bad Grönenbach is the starting point for this shattering scandal. In 2019, the animal welfare organization "SOKO Tierschutz" released a shocking video that revealed the cruel conditions in a large operation. The case caused a sensation nationwide and led to investigations against several courtyards, some of which have already been convicted.

A total of 20 days of negotiations are scheduled for the current process, and a judgment could already be made at the end of February. The eyes of the public are aimed at Memmingen - is justice for the suffering animals?