What we know about FarmHouse, the Oklahoma State fraternity where a dead longhorn was found

Police in Oklahoma are investigating after a dead longhorn steer was found outside an Oklahoma State University fraternity.

Graphic photos and videos posted on social media showed the animal outside the FarmHouse Fraternity. They include images that showed its stomach cut open with the words "(expletive) FH" on the animal.

"This is a very unusual situation that's occurred," Stillwater police spokesperson TJ Low told The Oklahoman Friday. "We've never had anything like this within our jurisdiction. It's a very cruel crime to be committed, especially right before the Big 12 Championship. Nothing is worth doing that kind of crap."

Here's what we know about the fraternity and the incident now.

Stillwater Police: Alpha Gamma Rho have 'imperative information' about dead longhorn

Citing preliminary reports, Stillwater Police say another fraternity, Alpha Gamma Rho, have "imperative information about the acquisition, transportation, and dumping of the animal corpse," according to a statement released Sunday.

"The heinous nature of how the animal carcass was disposed is unlawful," the statement read.

The police department says they are working with the university, Oklahoma Agriculture Investigative Services Unit, Noble County Sheriff’s Office, and the OSU Animal Science Department.

The office of the national AGR fraternity, not the individual chapter, released their own statement two days earlier, noting the alleged conduct is "inconsistent with our fraternity's values." The statement continued by noting the organization is cooperating with police and the university.

FarmHouse Fraternity representative on dead longhorn: 'It's been turned over to the authorities.'

The Oklahoma State University campus newspaper reports that a representative of the fraternity helped police load the longhorn onto the trailer at 9 a.m. Police arrived at the scene after 6:30 a.m.

The unnamed individual said police are taking charge of the investigation.

“Our comment is the authorities are investigating it,” the representative told the O'Colly. “It’s been turned over to the authorities.”

Farmhouse Fraternity says no members involved, 'sickened' by dead longhorn incident

In a statement posted on Facebook, the FarmHouse Fraternity's Oklahoma State chapter said to their knowledge, none of their members were involved. The group wrote that they were "sickened" by it.

"As a chapter founded on principles driven by our agricultural roots, we're just as sickened and surprised by this incident as our peers on campus," the statement read. "It is disheartening to see the disregard for proper animal welfare and treatment displayed by this situation."

Read the full statement here:

Oklahoma State University says student office investigating dead longhorn at frat incident

In their own statement, Oklahoma State University wrote they were "appalled at the disturbing display of animal cruelty," noting the incident occurred off campus.

They wrote that the university’s Office of Student Support and Conduct is beginning an investigation into the incident, too.

"Oklahoma State expects all students to adhere to university codes of conduct, and appropriate action will be taken based on the outcome of the investigation," the statement read.

Texas governor weighs in on dead longhorn at frat. 'That ain't right.'

Greg Abbott shared a link to a TMZ story about the incident Friday afternoon.

FarmHouse Fraternity has chapters in Big 12 but not at Texas

The fraternity has chapters across the country and within the Big 12, at Iowa State, Kansas State and Texas Tech.

The Oklahoma State chapter was founded in 1928, with a mission of creating "a community of brotherhood that cultivates the potential of our members, strengthens values and provides unique leadership and personal growth opportunities to build exceptional men," according to their website.

Alcohol is not allowed inside the fraternity but the consumption of alcohol by members is not condoned.

Oklahoma State frat member pled guilty to sexual battery 10 years ago

In 2013, a FarmHouse Fraternity member pled guilty to three counts of sexual battery. According to the Stillwater News Press, at least three men accused Nathan Cochran of fondling them while they slept during separate incidents in 2011 and 2012.

In 2016, police investigated a reported sexual assault at the fraternity during the summer. No FarmHouse members were in the house at the time, according to the university.

This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: FarmHouse Fraternity at Oklahoma State site of dead longhorn steer