The Canadian Agricultural Review Tribunal has set aside a $11,000 fine against Stirling Farms of Gowanstown, Ont., that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency levied for loading a veal calf unfit for transport.
The tribunal found testimony by James Stirling and three witnesses was forthright and believable; they testified the calf was not lame when loaded.
Veterinarians agreed the calf had chronic osteoarthritis which was aggravated by transportation.
The fine was unusually high because Stirling Farms had been fined twice in the previous five years.
