Farm owner charged after calves, sheep and goat found dead in Newfoundland

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WINTERLAND, N.L.—RCMP have charged the owner of a Newfoundland farm after the discovery of eight dead animals.

Police were called to the scene in Winterland on the Burin Peninsula last month after receiving a complaint.

They say five calves, two sheep and a goat were found dead.

RCMP say the farm’s owner was arrested Tuesday and appeared in court on a criminal charge of animal cruelty and three charges under the Animal Health and Protection Act.

The 49-year-old man was released on conditions and is due back in court March 5.