CONVICTED (2019) | Edward ‘Eddie’ George Bath, born 4 June1961, of Arrael View, Abertillery NP13 1SU – for failure to care for a large number of horses, goats and poultry. Eddie Bath from Abertillery is banned from keeping animals for life after failing to look after a large number of horses, poultry and goats in his care. Bath pleaded guilty to four animal welfare offences after the RSPCA found significant failings in his care of 42 horses at a farm in Old Blaina Road, Abertillery Two horses were found collapsed and were sadly put to sleep on the advice of a vet. Eddie George Bath (Facebook image) RSPCA inspector Christine McNeil said: “Sadly these animals were not cared for appropriately. “The horses outside were not given enough food and were not provided for. The stables were filthy and it was just appalling to see these numbers of animals poorly being cared for.” Inspector McNeil added: “We issued warnings to improve the conditions at the premises, which included a large number of horses, two goats and poultry. “Sadly this advice was not taken on board and in March we returned and through a warrant, we removed 37 horses. One of these horses was put to sleep due to its condition on the advice of a vet. On this occasion, we also removed 20 poultry and two goats – one of which was pregnant.” All animals are now signed over to the RSPCA and are being placed into the rehoming process. Sentencing | 18-week custodial sentence for each offence (to run concurrently) suspended for 18 months; 10-day rehabilitation activity requirement; total of £1,675 costs and charges. Banned from keeping all animals for life. Wales247 South Wales Argus