A 44-year-old farm owner from Brønderslev is facing charges in the Hjørring Court for allegedly continuing to keep livestock despite being prohibited from doing so. The trial began on Wednesday and a verdict is expected the same day.

The case stems from a control visit on November 7, 2024, when authorities reportedly discovered 15 cows and seven horses on the farm. This occurred just over a month after she was deprived of the right to keep livestock for two years.

According to the indictment, the animals were found in a paddock containing mud and concrete debris. The area also presented hazards such as sharp iron edges, old agricultural machinery, and dangerous stable equipment. The animals allegedly had limited access to water, requiring them to traverse uneven terrain with concrete debris, posing a risk of injury.

The farm owner is accused of violating a September 2024 Supreme Court judgment that sentenced her to 50 days in prison and prohibited her from keeping livestock for two years. That earlier judgment was based on a September 15, 2021, inspection where authorities found animals living in poor conditions. Several horses and cattle, including eight calves, were found to be thin and inadequately protected against diseases. A bull with an untreated eye disease was also discovered. Authorities stated that conditions had worsened since a previous visit a year prior.

In addition to the recent charges, the woman is also accused of failing to conduct mandatory salmonella tests, missing ear tags, and errors in cattle registration in the Central Livestock Register (CHR). The prosecution is seeking a prison sentence, an additional fine, and an extension of the animal ban.