589 animals seized in Wetteren, Belgium; foster care sought

Belgian authorities seized 589 animals from a site in Wetteren, East Flanders, on Monday, including poultry, livestock, and small mammals. The animals were distributed to foster locations in Humbeek, Lennik, and Sint-Truiden. The seizure indicates a large-scale animal welfare enforcement action, but the underlying cause (e.g., neglect, hoarding) is not specified.