Woman charged after 71 cows found dead or dying at government research facility south of Alice Springs, NT
A woman has been charged after 71 cows were found dead or dying at a government research facility 20km south of Alice Springs.
The cows were discovered in March 2023, prompting a Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade investigation.
Initially, it was believed the cows had been poisoned however after a 12-month probe the department determined the animals had died due to “prolonged water deprivation”, NT Police said.
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A 55-year-old woman, who was an employee at the facility, has now been charged with an offence committed under the Animal Protection Act.
She was issued a notice to appear in Alice Springs Local Court on December 3.
Originally published on 7NEWS
