A farmer and farming partnership from Carlisle have been fined for failing to dispose of animal carcasses and keeping others in filthy conditions following an investigation by Cumbria County Council’s Trading Standards service.

Joseph Tomlinson Marrs (Junior) and JT & EM Marrs and Son from Broomhills Farm, Carlisle appeared at Carlisle Magistrates Court yesterday charged with offences under the Animal By-Product Regulations 2013 for failing to dispose of large numbers of cattle and sheep carcasses without undue delay.

District Judge Chalk found Marrs and the partnership guilty of failing to dispose of multiple carcasses without undue delay.

Marrs was fined £1,100 including a victim surcharge payment.

The partnership of JT & EM Marrs and Son also pleaded guilty to breaching the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

Magistrates fined the partnership of JT &EM Marrs and Son a total £6,581, including a victim surcharge payment.

The court also awarded prosecution and legal costs of £8,515.10, making the total cost to the defendants £15,096.10.