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1,300 piglets euthanized on western Manitoba farm

By: Staff Writer

Posted: 08/28/2012 12:28 PM | Comments: 0 | Last Modified: 08/28/2012 2:12 PM | Updates

The Chief Veterinarian’s Office was forced to kill 1,300 piglets on a western Manitoba farm Friday when they were discovered to be in severe distress, the province said today.

The province wouldn’t comment on the mistreatment of the animals or exactly where the farm is located because the case is under investigation, but a spokesperson said the piglets were euthanized humanely to avoid further pain and suffering.

The Office inspected the farm after receiving a complaint about the mistreatment of hogs. The initial investigation found about 1,300 piglets in such distress they had to be put down.

A full investigation under the Animal Care Act was immediately initiated, but charges had yet to be laid as of Tuesday afternoon.

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Updated on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 2:12 PM CDT: corrects typo

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