UPDATE: More than 200 dead cattle found at feedlot near Exeter

UPDATE:

Investigators with the Nebraska Brand Committee, the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office, and the Nebraska State Patrol are investigating a reported case
of livestock neglect in Fillmore County.

Investigators have served a search warrant at a property at 1817 Road C near Exeter. At the property, investigators discovered more than 200 deceased cattle and 1 deceased horse.

More than 200 additional cattle were found to be in questionable to poor condition. Those animals were removed from the property and placed at a nearby ranch to be monitored and receive care.

The Nebraska Brand Committee is investigating additional reports of theft of livestock and violations of the Nebraska Livestock Brand Act.

The investigation is ongoing.

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More than 200 head of cattle were removed from a farm near Exeter as authorities investigated reports of animal neglect Thursday.

The Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office told Channel 8 Eyewitness News the cows were taken in trailers from the farm, but did not say what condition the animals were in.

Authorities said about 120 of the animals were taken from the farm Wednesday, and around 80 more taken Thursday 

Authorities did not say whether any of the animals were dead, but did say a vet was being brought in to examine them Friday. 

This is a developing story, we will continue to provide updates as they become available.