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Dozens of undernourished cows and horses were found near Jefferson by Chesterfield County Animal Control officers. The decaying carcasses of four animals that apparently starved to death were also found, according to reports.
Sheriff’s Dept. investigating neglect of Jefferson livestock

The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a case of several animals reportedly being neglected and starved near Jefferson.
A sheriff’s department report dated Feb. 9 said Animal Control officers James Lewis and Clay Sikes went to 12450 Highway 151, Jefferson, to check on the welfare of livestock. The report said a caretaker, Gene Naples, let the officers onto the property, where they found approximately 50 cows and 15 horses that showed early signs of malnutrition.

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