A report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), accused Linvilla Orchards of committing several violations of the Animal Welfare Act.
During a routine inspection on Aug. 30, 2023, USDA inspectors reported Linvilla Orchards received violations pertaining to inadequate veterinary care, sanitation, water quality, pest control, compatibility, record keeping and moreA report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture , accused Linvilla Orchards, a 300-acre family farm located in Media, Pennsylvania, of committing several violations of the Animal Welfare Act.
At the time inspectors noted that numerous birds on the property were living in unsanitary conditions, drinking out of dirty water and were in need of additional care.Sign up for NBC Philadelphia newsletters. The living conditions for various animals were noted as poor too. Inside the goat enclosure, pokeweed was found which is listed as a poisonous plant for livestock, according to the report.
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