15 horses rescued in Northeast Missouri

HURDLAND, Mo. (AP) -- Fifteen horses will be evaluated after being removed from property in Northeast Missouri.

The Knox County Sheriff's Department and the Humane Society of Missouri rescued the animals Thursday from property near Hurdland. They will be evaluated at the Humane Society's Longmeadow Rescue Ranch.

The name of the property owner was not released.

The Humane Society says two previous written notices have been issued to the owner, but the conditions of the animals have continued to deteriorate.

The Humane Society says the horses have no consistent access to adequate food, water or shelter. A foal was strangled last week when a rope around its neck became entangled in loose fencing.