Authorities seize 239 goats from Grand Barr Dairy near Nyssa
By Logan Bagett on Thursday, February 12th, 2026 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
NYSSA – Here’s a quick update on the Grand Barr Goat Dairy investigation out of Nyssa. According to the Malheur County Sheriff’s Office, 239 goats were seized from the facility following allegations of mistreatment and neglect. According to the PETA organization, two undercover investigations “…revealed goats suffering from emaciation, diarrhea, abscesses that burst, lameness so severe that they were forced to walk on their knees, and other debilitating ailments, as well as showing dead goats tossed onto a pile of dirt and other goats’ rotting remains.”
Find the full press release issued by MCSO below:
(Press Release from the Malheur County Sheriff’s Office)
The Malheur County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has concluded a significant phase of an ongoing animal neglect investigation at Grand Barr Dairy, located outside of Nyssa, Oregon.
On February 4, 2026, MCSO executed a seizure warrant at the facility, taking immediate control of the livestock to provide essential veterinary intervention. Investigators documented a total of 239 goats on the property.
Due to the severity of their conditions, three goats were humanely euthanized under the direct oversight of a veterinarian. 210 additional goats were transported to an out-of-state dairy to receive proper milking, nutrition, and medical rehabilitation. The remaining goats are currently in local MCSO custody, receiving ongoing veterinary care until they can be safely relocated to an animal sanctuary.
MCSO is continuing its work with the dairy to send the maximum number of goats to the HFA sanctuary in the coming weeks.
The Oregon Department of Justice is handling the prosecution of this case along with the Malheur County District Attorney’s Office. Possible charges include Animal Neglect in the First and Second Degree.
If you have information about Grand Barr Dairy, contact Malheur County Sheriff’s Office Deputy JP Carey at john.carey@malheurco.org or by calling (541)473-5125.
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**Photos provided by PETA**
