Two brothers were yesterday found guilty of animal cruelty after four horses, a pony, sheep and a monkey were found in unhygienic conditions at their farm in Kalkara.

Francis, 34, and Elton Bowell, 35, were arraigned after the condition at their farm was noticed by animal welfare officers. They also noticed the animals had no water and no adequate shelter against the elements.

Magistrate Anthony Vella fined the men €466 each.

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