Livestock Welfare / Neglect

DATE & TIME: 08-17-2023 / 11:11 am

LOCATION: Beatrice and Pickrell, Nebraska   

OFFENSE: Livestock Welfare / Neglect           

CASE #: 2023-3870

On Thursday, August 17, 2023 the Gage County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at Blue Valley Veterinary Clinic in Beatrice and Pickrell Veterinary Clinic in Pickrell, Nebraska related to an investigation into the neglect of livestock (horses) at those locations.

Numerous horses were seized and are being transported to a facility for their care and welfare.

The sheriff’s office was assisted by a State Deputy Sheriff who works as an investigator for the Nebraska Brand Committee.

The investigation is ongoing.

Sheriff Millard “Gus” Gustafson #903

Sergeant T. Hanson #90310