BOISE - An Ada County man has been sentenced to probation after local officials found dozens of dead cattle on his property.

Hermis Sparks pleaded guilty to four counts of disposal of dead animal bodies carcasses and body parts and one count of allowing animals to go without care.

In January, officials found about 30 dead beef cattle at a ranch near Amity and Black Cat roads.

The state dismissed the remaining charges in exchange for his guilty plea. A judge sentenced him to five consecutive two year terms of probation for a total of 10 years.

He's not allowed to possess more than 20 cows during his probation period.