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Viernes, 24 de enero 2025, 14:50
La Guardia Civil in Valladolid has launched an investigation into a 43-year-old man for committing an animal cruelty offence by mutilating the combs and wattles of Spanish fighting roosters without veterinary reports.
On January 16, the Civil Guard, after receiving information from the Soria Civil Guard regarding a complaint filed in Soria by the owner of a farm about the theft of several roosters from facilities in Valladolid, initiated proceedings for a suspected animal cruelty offence, notifying the Environmental and Urban Planning Prosecutor's Office of the Provincial Court of Valladolid. This incident has generated significant media attention on social networks and in various media outlets.
As part of the investigation, on January 22, the Civil Guard in Valladolid conducted an inspection of the facilities in collaboration with the Veterinarians of Agriculture, Livestock, and Rural Development of the Junta de Castilla y León, at a rooster farm located in Valladolid. At the site, 21 birds were inspected, including 15 roosters and 6 hens, mostly of the Spanish fighting breed and some crossbreeds of Spanish fighting and Phoenix breeds.
Five of these roosters had their combs and wattles amputated without evidence that the amputation was for therapeutic or diagnostic reasons. These animals correspond to the roosters stolen and later recovered in Soria. The remaining animals were found in acceptable conditions.
These interventions are regulated under section 2 of article 7, concerning animal welfare conditions of R.D. 637/2021, dated July 27, which establishes the basic regulations for poultry farm management. The inspections revealed a complete lack of any type of authorization, licenses, permits, or communication with the various local and regional authorities, leading to several administrative complaints being filed.
Among these, the absence of registration for a domestic coop and environmental communication with the Valladolid City Council stands out. Additionally, there was no registration in the Castilla y León livestock farm registry (REGA) nor documentation proving that the amputation was for therapeutic or diagnostic reasons.
Furthermore, efforts are being made with the company owning the property to ascertain the legality of the farm's situation. The animals have been immobilized on-site due to the inability to find a location that meets hygiene, sanitary, and safety conditions in accordance with sectoral regulations.
This offence is classified under the Penal Code, in article 340 bis, and can be punished with imprisonment from three to eighteen months or a fine from six to twelve months, along with a special disqualification from one to three years for engaging in any profession, trade, or business related to animals and for animal ownership.
The proceedings have been submitted to the Duty Magistrate's Court and the Environmental and Urban Planning Prosecutor's Office of the Provincial Court of Valladolid, although investigations are ongoing.
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