Production activities in one of the farm’s barns are suspended, and the facility is ordered to be removed from the official registry. Additionally, all eggs produced at the facility are immobilised and banned from distribution and sale.
The violations, classified as serious, could result in fines of up to €60,000 each.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Natural Environment has today released the findings of the inspection carried out at the Ses Cisternetes livestock farm in Llucmajor. Minister Joan Simonet, accompanied by Director General Fernando Fernández, explained that, upon completion of the report prepared by the technical team, it was decided to open disciplinary proceedings for violations of hygiene regulations in livestock production and to implement precautionary measures. A total of seven serious violations were identified, each potentially carrying a fine of up to €60,000.
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Minister Simonet announced that the Government is temporarily suspending production activities in one of the farm’s barns, specifically barn 7G, and ordering its deregistration from the official facilities registry. As a result, approximately 20,000 hens in this barn must be culled. Furthermore, all eggs produced in this barn (including those already stored) have been immobilised, and their distribution and sale are prohibited. This measure ensures that these eggs do not enter the food supply chain.
“The technical report concludes that the hygiene conditions at the farm are inadequate, with severe issues in barn 7 G. Therefore, its suspension has been ordered,” stated Simonet. He also noted that, at the time of the inspection, the farm lacked cleaning and disinfection records.
Minister Simonet emphasised that, “once all evidence and documentation had been reviewed, the Government acted accordingly, basing its decision on the technical report and applying the legal measures necessary to safeguard animal welfare and food safety.”
Director General Fernández provided further details from the technical report, noting that during the inspection of barn 7G, eight dead rodents were found, “indicating inadequate biosecurity measures.” He added that 15 dead hens were also discovered, and while the number itself is not high, “the advanced state of decomposition of the carcasses shows they are not being removed daily, as required by regulations.” Fernández stated that the remaining five barns showed minor deficiencies that “do not constitute serious violations and can be corrected.”
Fernández also recalled that a previous inspection was carried out on August 7, 2024, which led to the opening of disciplinary proceedings and precautionary measures. In October 2024, a potential environmental offence was reported to the Public Prosecutor’s Office, but the case was closed in February this year. The most recent follow-up inspection took place on February 27, 2025, during which it was confirmed that the reduction of the poultry population to 40,000 hens must be completed within a maximum period of six months. However, due to administrative procedures, the official deadline does not begin until June 2025, making December 2025 the final deadline.