Dozens of cows in Putnam County died of starvation, investigators say
EW Scripps
and last updated 2021-03-15 13:49:40-04
MONTEREY, Tenn. (WTVF) â The investigation into the deaths of dozens of cows found in a field in Putnam County in late February revealed the animals died as a result of starvation.
Initially, investigators thought the animals had been poisoned or shot, but the Tennessee State Veterinarian s Office confirmed the bovines starved to death, according to the Putnam County Sheriff s Office.
Sheriff Eddie Farris is disgusted by what happened and says he wants the public to know how important agriculture is in Putnam County, and that this is an isolated incident.