# Animal welfare investigation in Amstetten pig farm

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/animal-welfare-investigation-in-amstetten-pig-farm
> Updated: 2026-08-13T20:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Authorities in the Amstetten district of Lower Austria closed a pig farming facility after discovering approximately 400 dead animals. The discovery followed resident complaints regarding a strong odor of decomposition.

Investigations into the farm revealed that official records are missing approximately 1,000 pigs. Due to the presence of bone remains, investigators are looking into the possibility of cannibalism among the livestock. A report has been filed against the owner on suspicion of animal cruelty, and officials are considering a ban on the owner’s ability to keep livestock. This incident follows a similar event at the same farm last year involving a ventilation failure.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Animal welfare investigations reported in Washington and Austria

Authorities rescued 60 cats from an abandoned sailboat in Washington and are investigating a pig farm in Austria where hundreds of animals died and 1,000 pigs remain unaccounted for.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/animal-welfare-investigations-reported-in-washington-and-austria

### 2026-08-10: Amstetten pig farm closed after discovery of 400 dead animals

Authorities in Lower Austria have closed a pig farm in Amstetten after finding 400 dead animals and discovering 1,000 missing pigs, sparking investigations into animal cruelty and control systems.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lower-austria-pig-farm-closed-after-mass-animal-deaths

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