A 79-year-old man is accused of starving livestock in Livingston County.

William Christison, of Chillicothe is charged with a misdemeanor for Animal Abuse stemming from an incident that took place on Dec. 30.

According to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office an animal abuse/neglect investigation began last week after the Livingston County Humane Society received information regarding a large number of cattle not being fed or watered in the northwest part of the county. The office said it served a search warrant on two properties.

“The Livingston County Humane Society and a neighbor assisted our office with providing adequate hay and water to the livestock. Information was explained to the livestock owner on the ramifications and requirements for these issues and animal,” LCSO said. “Continued monitoring the situation and on January 06, 2016 served a Livingston County arrest warrant on William Christison, 79, Chillicothe for alleged class A misdemeanor Animal Abuse.”

Christison posted $2,500 bond and has been released pending court appearance.