DES MOINES, IOWA (AP) -- Animal rescue groups say 39 sick and neglected horses have been rescued from a farm near Glidden in western Iowa.
Tom Colvin of the Animal Rescue League of Iowa told KCCI-TV of Des Moines that the horses were without food, shelter and veterinary care for an undetermined amount of time, and face a long recovery.
The two-day rescue ended on Monday.
Eight horses are getting medical care in Des Moines.
The rest have been placed with foster families.
The Animal Rescue League says once the horses are healthy, they will be available for adoption.
The Carroll County attorney's office says officials filed civil charges to remove the horses, but no criminal charges have been filed.
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