AN ANGLESEY farmer was spared jail after he admitted causing unnecessary suffering to cattle.

Daniel Jones, 30, of Bodafon y Glyn, Llanerchymedd, had previously pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to cattle, failing to dispose of animal by-products, failing to identify cattle, and failing to keep veterinary medicine records.

He appeared at Caernarfon Crown Court (sitting at Llandudno Magistrates’ Court) on October 3, where he was handed a one-year prison sentence, suspended for 18 months.

The prosecution was brought by Isle of Anglesey County Council’s animal health team after the offences took place between January 2023 and April 2024.

Several dead cattle and calves had been discovered at Bodafon y Glyn, and others which were emaciated and dehydrated had to be put down.

Jones also failed to identify cattle and keep veterinary records, critical to the integrity of the food chain and food safety.

Animal by-products were not disposed of by the approved methods, which ensure animal health and disease control.

Jones was also required to complete 120 hours unpaid work and undertake 16 months of rehabilitation.

Costs of £8,000 were also awarded to the council.

The council’s public protection portfolio holder, Cllr Nicola Roberts, said: “We welcome the penalty handed down today.

“This sentence comes following an extensive investigation conducted by our animal health officers.

“We believe that this prosecution and sentence demonstrates that this type of criminal behaviour will not be tolerated.”