Agriculture
24 March, 2024
Care and respect expected, says Agriculture Victoria
COMPLAINTS to Agriculture Victoria about animal management at Avicenna Farm were taken seriously, a spokesperson said last week. Agriculture Victoria in January confirmed it was investigating complaints at the property on the Wimmera Highway near...
COMPLAINTS to Agriculture Victoria about animal management at Avicenna Farm were taken seriously, a spokesperson said last week.
Agriculture Victoria in January confirmed it was investigating complaints at the property on the Wimmera Highway near Newbridge.
“Agriculture Victoria is aware of the situation at Newbridge. All complaints received by the department are taken seriously and investigated in accordance with departmental procedures,” the spokesperson said.
“Anyone wishing to make a specific complaint can call Agriculture Victoria on 136 186 or at aw.complaint@agriculture.vic.gov.au.”
The spokesperson did not confirm the current status of investigations. Agriculture Victoria says it “limits any comment in order not to jeopardise the outcome of any investigation”.
Information from Agriculture Victoria says: “The welfare of animals in Victoria is protected by the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986.
“The Victorian community expect that animals will be treated with care and respect.
“Agriculture Victoria assesses each animal cruelty investigation for the most appropriate regulatory outcome, ranging from voluntary compliance and education to official warnings and infringement notices, and finally to prosecutions for serious matters.”
The 613-acre property has been listed by a Melbourne real estate agent to be auctioned next month with an indicative price between $2 million and $2.2 million. An adjoining property will also be auctioned.