PALMYRA, Pa. (AP) — Animal welfare officials say they have seized five malnourished horses from a central Pennsylvania farm described as extremely unsanitary.
According to the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area, about two dozen other horses are in poor condition at the East Hanover Township property. Officials say more might be removed later.
Agency executive director Amy Kaunas says the animals were seized Friday after a Humane Society officer saw a dead horse in an open barn. Four carcasses were later found on the property.
Kaunas says the owner failed to respond to warnings to get veterinary care for the animals. She says the Humane Society will cite the owner, who might be a "horse hoarder."
The farm's owner did not immediately return a request for comment Monday.
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