Decatur County animal shelter reports $8,125 in seized-cattle care, authorizes treatment and necropsy follow-up

Mar 2, 2026

Shelter staff reported $8,125 spent caring for seized cattle, confirmed one animal was euthanized and sent to Purdue for necropsy (required by state statute), and commissioners authorized worming/treatment despite a 30-day withdrawal concern to preserve animal health.

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Shelter staff briefed the Decatur County commissioners on care for cattle seized by the shelter and requested approval to treat animals to support recovery.

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