He was able to confirm, along with USPCA experts, that none were pit bulls.

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Animal charity, the USPCA, said the dog had been voluntarily surrendered to them and had been put down.

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For some time, the USPCA had believed deer from the farm complex, near Hillsborough, were being 'carted' to be used in hunts.

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Earlier this year, BBC Newsline carried out a series of reports into a USPCA operation which been tracking one gang for some time.

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"We are disappointed that at the turn of the century we are still having to test the situation to see what the truth is, " said USPCA director Stephen Philpott.

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The USPCA were still watching the deer.

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