Anonymous tip leads to 700 animals seized in cattle neglect investigation, authorities say

ROLETTE COUNTY, N.D. (KVLY/Gray Information) – Authorities in North Dakota say a whole of 700 animals were seized from various counties after they acquired an nameless complaint regarding doable animal neglect.

The Rolette County Sheriff’s Office environment was joined by the North Dakota Stockmen’s Affiliation and the North Dakota State Veterinarian’s Office to carry out a search warrant on June 1.

KVLY stories authorities documented the situations of about 500 cattle at a house wherever they recognized various animals with no ample feed and dead cattle.

Deputies claimed they ongoing to watch the situation, but the animals’ living conditions have been not enhancing.

On June 23, the Rolette County Sheriff’s Office environment noted it conducted a further look for warrant of the similar residence where by house owners Steven Nickelson and Tanner and Cameron Millang surrendered their livestock.

According to the sheriff’s workplace, a full of 700 animals ended up seized belonging to Nickelson.

Authorities explained they contracted a 3rd social gathering to treatment for, feed and watch the animals right before getting sold.

The Rolette County Sheriff’s Office environment thanked individuals who introduced the predicament to its notice, alongside with people who aided deputies take out the livestock.

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