They included failing to ensure his 184 sheep received treatment that alleviated unnecessary pain or distress. They found sheep suffering from advanced foot-rot, necrotic tissue and maggot infestation. Over the following months, inspectors found dozens more sheep suffering from lameness and flystrike. Judge O’Driscoll said Evans’ offending was aggravated by the causing of significant pain or distress to the animals, and his sole responsibility for the flock. The judge said Evans’ mental health difficulties did not excuse the offending, nor diminish the seriousness of the harm caused.