{"id":758372,"date":"2026-06-25T02:08:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T02:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/758372\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T02:08:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T02:08:14","slug":"rspca-lays-animal-cruelty-charges-a-year-after-andgar-piggery-video-released","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/758372\/","title":{"rendered":"RSPCA lays animal cruelty charges a year after Andgar Piggery video released"},"content":{"rendered":"

Warning: This article contains graphic images. The ABC has chosen to pixelate some images.<\/p>\n

The RSPCA has laid scores of animal cruelty charges in connection to an Adelaide Plains piggery, a year on from the release of covert vision purportedly filmed at the premises.<\/p>\n

Forty-nine charges of ill-treatment of an animal have been laid against a person connected to Andgar Piggery in Dublin.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Four others have been charged with 31 counts, according to a statement released on Thursday.<\/p>\n

Last July, activist group Farm Transparency Project (FTP) published the footage online.<\/p>\n

It prompted a raid by the RSPCA and Department of Primary Industries and Regions, during which 14 pigs were humanely euthanased.<\/p>\n

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Dozens of deceased pigs in various stages of decay can also be observed. (Supplied: Farm Transparency Project)<\/p>\n

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A confined pen in which live pigs were piled among the dead. (Supplied: Farm Transparency Project)<\/p>\n

RSPCA SA head of animal welfare Andrea Lewis described the subsequent investigation as “an extremely complex matter”.<\/p>\n

“Over the past 12 months, we have worked tirelessly and diligently to thoroughly review the evidence,” she said.<\/p>\n

“Now that charges have been laid, we look forward to the legal proceedings progressing and to seeing justice achieved.”<\/p>\n

It is unclear if the charges are directly related to the conditions shown in FTP’s vision, and the watchdog said it would “not be providing additional commentary or updates at this time”.<\/p>\n

At the time the ABC reviewed the 16-minute edited clip, which was taken across two days last June, according to the activist group.<\/p>\n

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The ABC was not able to independently verify if the footage was taken inside the Dublin piggery. (Supplied: Farm Transparency Project)<\/p>\n

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It is unclear if the charges are directly related to the conditions shown in FTP’s vision. (Supplied: Farm Transparency Project)<\/p>\n

In September, the same piggery caught on fire, causing more than 200 pigs to perish.<\/p>\n

The Country Fire Service said it believed the fire was caused by a “spontaneous combustion due to wind” and said it would not investigate further.<\/p>\n

The RSPCA said the fire and the ongoing welfare investigation were “two highly complex but not related matters”.<\/p>\n

After the footage was broadcast by the media, Australian Pork chief executive Margo Andrae said the body was conducting its own investigation.<\/p>\n

She said “should breaches be demonstrated, [Australian Pork] would support any enforcement actions or prosecutions that may result”.<\/p>\n

Under the Animal Welfare Act, individuals face a fine of up to $20,000 or two years in prison if convicted of ill-treatment of an animal.<\/p>\n

The aggravated offence carries a maximum penalty of $50,000 or imprisonment for up to four years.<\/p>\n

Andgar Piggeries has been contacted for comment.<\/p>\n

The matter will appear before the Elizabeth Magistrates Court on July 7.<\/p>\n

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