Owner of Westminster livestock auction house charged

May 29, 2008

The Maryland Department of Agriculture has spoken on the issues that stemmed from a Humane Society video of a downed cow at the Westminster livestock auction house.

The agency says it will “tighten” its inspection policies, and has charged the owner of the auction house - James Horak of Hanover, Pa. - with four counts of violating state animal health regulations.

From the AP story:

The agency says the revisions require inspectors to report and track downed animals; inform operators of what action they must take; and follow up to ensure that the action has been taken.

JACKIE SAUTER, Web Editor

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