Malnourished sheep, cows, ferret seized in Bologna

(ANSA) - Bologna, August 11 - Police on Tuesday seized several filthy, malnourished and mistreated animals from a facility in San Donato, on the outskirts of Bologna following an inspection by public health authorities.
    The rescued animals included 15 sheep, two cows, several birds and a ferret.
    They have been handed over to veterinarians and breeders for care, sources said. The facility reportedly belongs to an association that allegedly dealt with pigeon capture and control on an expired city contract.