The appellant appealed a decision by the Chief Animal Welfare Inspector to keep her flock of approximately 40 sheep in care.
The sheep had been removed after the appellant failed to comply with an order to provide adequate feed and veterinary care.
Veterinary evidence established that the sheep were suffering from severe starvation, anemia, and a high parasite load due to prolonged neglect.
The Animal Care Review Board found that the inspector had reasonable grounds to believe it was necessary to keep the sheep in care to relieve their distress and that they would likely be placed back in distress if returned to the appellant, given her failure to recognize their dire health condition and unwillingness to change her husbandry practices.
The appeal was dismissed.
