After a delay of several months, the Westpork cruelty case has again been delayed until 2nd February due to missing documentation. Westpork and its general manager Mr Neil Ferguson are also due to stand trial at a later date on an additional four charges of animal cruelty. Greens WA spokesperson on Animals, Lynn MacLaren MLC is calling for Mr Ferguson to step down from the industry boards he sits on while the Magistrates Court hears the charges.
“This is the second time cruelty charges have been laid regarding Mr Ferguson’s Gingin piggery within two years and he should immediately stand down from the industry boards while the case is ongoing,” said Lynn MacLaren. Read more »