Around 50 lamb carcasses have been dumped on common land in the Brecon Beacons National Park prompting fears over animal and human health.
Powys council’s trading standards service is now investigating after two lots of dead lambs were discovered at Tremynfa Road in Bwlch.
35 lamb carcasses were discovered dump beside the road that runs through the common on Bwlch Hill on April 12 with more dead lambs discovered nearby on April 20.
Powys council has warned laws over the disposal of dead stock are in place to protect human and animal health and anyone breaching them could face prosecution.
Councillor James Evans, the council’s cabinet member for trading standards, said: "We take these matters very seriously because of the disease risks involved.
“The law is in place to control the spread of disease to other animals and to protect the human food chain. Breaching these requirements poses a threat to both animal and human health.”
The Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (Wales) Regulations 2014 require all carcasses to be collected, transported and disposed of in an approved manner.
“If farmers do not follow these regulations then we will investigate and take the appropriate action,” said Cllr Evans.
If anyone has information regarding the incident they can contact trading standards on 01874 623420.
Further information about the regulations can be found by visiting the business advice section of www.powys.gov.uk/tradingstandards and clicking on Animal Health & Welfare.
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