Cattle Rustling Still Exist, Do You Know Where Your Cattle Are?
Cattle rustling is something that has never gone away. Since there has been cattle in the United States there has been rustlers stealing them. The activity of the rustlers depends on the cattle markets, when prices are up theft is up, when prices are down theft is down.
When you think of stolen property and the resale values, cattle are at the top of the list for thieves. If someone steals your $500 TV the resale value might be around $75, but a stolen $500 calf sold is $500 the full market value. Cattle does not lose value when stolen as many other often stolen items. Nearly each week on the Pepper Stewart Show broadcast are reports of stolen cattle in Texas and Oklahoma.
Depending on the state you live in join your states Cattle Raisers Association to stay informed on cattle news and theft. We say it often and it still rings true "know your neighbor, but brand your cattle". Here are a few steps you can take to aid in keeping your risk of theft down, but none are 100%.
* Brand your cattle & make sure your brand is registered with you state agency, State brand inspectors at cattle sales write down all branded stock.
* Change up your feeding routine in lease pastures, Thieves often study your feeding habits.
* Count your cattle on a regular basic, Count your cattle every time you feed.
* Know your neighbors, It never hurts to know a little about those around your pastures if you don't speak to them often.
* Have someone check your stock if you not around, Going on vacation or out of town a few days
have a person or two that you trust keep an eye out
* Set up motion detected game camera's out of plain site near gates and barns, You'll be surprised
at what you see and check them often.
Anyone who raises livestock is a potential target, but there are steps you can take to keep your odds of theft down. For those who live on the same property as your cattle will be a lower risk than if your cattle are on lease pastures with no nearby residents.
In recent weeks the possibility of increased cattle exports is a hot topic and if that happens prices will rise and so will theft. ~ Pepper Stewart
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When you think of stolen property and the resale values, cattle are at the top of the list for thieves. If someone steals your $500 TV the resale value might be around $75, but a stolen $500 calf sold is $500 the full market value. Cattle does not lose value when stolen as many other often stolen items. Nearly each week on the Pepper Stewart Show broadcast are reports of stolen cattle in Texas and Oklahoma.
Depending on the state you live in join your states Cattle Raisers Association to stay informed on cattle news and theft. We say it often and it still rings true "know your neighbor, but brand your cattle". Here are a few steps you can take to aid in keeping your risk of theft down, but none are 100%.
* Brand your cattle & make sure your brand is registered with you state agency, State brand inspectors at cattle sales write down all branded stock.
* Change up your feeding routine in lease pastures, Thieves often study your feeding habits.
* Count your cattle on a regular basic, Count your cattle every time you feed.
* Know your neighbors, It never hurts to know a little about those around your pastures if you don't speak to them often.
* Have someone check your stock if you not around, Going on vacation or out of town a few days
have a person or two that you trust keep an eye out
* Set up motion detected game camera's out of plain site near gates and barns, You'll be surprised
at what you see and check them often.
Anyone who raises livestock is a potential target, but there are steps you can take to keep your odds of theft down. For those who live on the same property as your cattle will be a lower risk than if your cattle are on lease pastures with no nearby residents.
In recent weeks the possibility of increased cattle exports is a hot topic and if that happens prices will rise and so will theft. ~ Pepper Stewart
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