Police served a search warrant Wednesday at a horse farm in East Bethel, Minn. Ten Horses were confiscated and brought to the University of Minnesota's Large Animal Hospital for treatment. At the time that the warrant was served, the horse farm had approximately 60 horses. Animal abuse is a misdemeanor; the highest penalty for which in Minnesota is a $1000 dollar fine and/or 90 days in jail. The abused animals were found to be full of parasites and must be gradually brought back to a healthy diet.
Fourth year veterinary student Jess DeSimone, left, and University of Minnesota Large Animal Hospital Manager Sheryl Ferguson administer a deworming paste to one of the first two horses removed by police.
Large Animal Hospital Manager Sheryl Ferguson feeds an undernourished, 22-year-old mare named Iris.
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