On June 18, 2010, at 9:15am, RCMP Manitou Detachment received a complaint from a local area Colony concerned that they were denied access to about 2,000 hogs they owned.
The hogs were located at a local area farm in the RM of Lorne.
RCMP attended the local farm with the complainant and gained entry to the barn under the Animal Care Act. Clear evidence of severe neglect was observed. A large number of hogs were found deceased and decomposing in the barn.
Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives was contacted and attended the scene.
While RCMP provided assistance in the initial investigation, the matter will be further investigated by Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives / Office of the Chief Veterinarian Officer.
RCMP will provide assistance as required.
Sgt. Line Karpish
RCMP Media Relations
(204)983-8497
