Cow Still Missing

[BuckBenham]

Have one cow still missing of the two that got out a few weeks ago. The cows are pastured on Kelly Road north of Woodsboro, Texas. The cow has a C- brand and an ear tag with an 8 on it. There is a guy on the road who says he picked up the cow and took her home, then to a pasture down the road. He said she jumped the fence and now is in a big ranch there off Kelly Road. Anyone living in the area, and hearing of the incident, I'd appreciate hearing from you.
Buck

 

[Anonymous]

Have one cow still missing of the two that got out a few weeks ago. The cows are pastured on Kelly Road north of Woodsboro, Texas. The cow has a C- brand and an ear tag with an 8 on it. There is a guy on the road who says he picked up the cow and took her home, then to a pasture down the road. He said she jumped the fence and now is in a big ranch there off Kelly Road. Anyone living in the area, and hearing of the incident, I'd appreciate hearing from you.
Buck

You find her - shoot her and dress her on the spot. Not likely you will get her penned and loaded unless there is a capable cowboy around.

Good luck,

Bez'

 

[Brandonm2]

I believe you can catch her; though it may take panels and feed but one that causes this much trouble needs to go directly to the stockyard.

 

[msscamp]

I'm not trying to point fingers or cause a problem, but it is not necessarily the cow's fault as Buck made the mistake of bringing these animals home and turning them out rather than giving them a few days in the corral to adjust to new surroundings.

 

[la4angus]

Bez has the best advice. Shoot her and dress her on the spot.

 

[Anonymous]

Bez has the best advice. Shoot her and dress her on the spot.

Unfortunately it just ain't a PC answer to a lot of folks! :lol:

Nothing like a fresh killed tenderloin.

Bez'

 

[msscamp]

Hell, there is nothing like a tenderloin period! <Salivating at the mere thought>

 

[Aero]

Bez:
it's strange how your answer almost always involves shipping or shooting. do you hate cows that much?

 

[msscamp]

Bez:
it's strange how your answer almost always involves shipping or shooting. do you hate cows that much?

I think that Bez is just a lot more experienced and a quite a little more realistic than you are.

 

[Aero]

uhh msscamp, do you know me? i will reserve judgement of you until i receive your reply.

 

[cypressfarms]

Aero,

I don't know you. Just for grins, checked out your website. That's a nice bull (7892 I think) there. And those cows are weaning off calves as big as them. How old were they when weaned (in your pic's section)

 

[Anonymous]

Bez:
it's strange how your answer almost always involves shipping or shooting. do you hate cows that much?

:lol:

You can continue to believe whatever you wish. My answer was appropriate for someone who does not have enough experience to know how to bring home new cattle - a common enough happening on this board.

As for what I offer as advice in a general sense, do you have a better and more efficient method to capture an animal like this?

I believe you are missing a lot of my posts if you believe your comment is appropriate. Perhaps some further research is required.

Best regards,

Bez'

 

[cypressfarms]

Bez:
it's strange how your answer almost always involves shipping or shooting. do you hate cows that much?

:lol:

You can continue to believe whatever you wish. My answer was appropriate for someone who does not have enough experience to know how to bring home new cattle - a common enough happening on this board.

Hey Bez, we had a heifer go "out of pasture" early this year but couldn't hold it against her because we had the bright idea to let a neighbor use his dogs to round up these cows that were not used to dogs (man that was stupid). She was gone for a week, and when we found her, we all brought our horses and penned her. Originally we were going to sell her straight away, but after a few days she settled right back into her routine. Last time cow dogs will be on any place I'm working. She's doing fine now, but if she gets chased by a dog again, I'm sure she'll freak out.

 

[Anonymous]

Bez:
it's strange how your answer almost always involves shipping or shooting. do you hate cows that much?

:lol:

You can continue to believe whatever you wish. My answer was appropriate for someone who does not have enough experience to know how to bring home new cattle - a common enough happening on this board.

Hey Bez, we had a heifer go "out of pasture" early this year but couldn't hold it against her because we had the bright idea to let a neighbor use his dogs to round up these cows that were not used to dogs (man that was stupid). She was gone for a week, and when we found her, we all brought our horses and penned her. Originally we were going to sell her straight away, but after a few days she settled right back into her routine. Last time cow dogs will be on any place I'm working. She's doing fine now, but if she gets chased by a dog again, I'm sure she'll freak out.

I know the feeling.

Dogs truly are a great way to move cattle - but only if the animals are used to dogs, and the biggie: The dog is actually a trained cow dog - otherwise it is usually "wreck city".

I have always been in favour of the "capable cowboy" but they are hard for most to find and the average small cattle guy and gal usually does not know how to throw a rope!

Our own cattle will not tolerate a dog of any type - even the ones raised on this operation - just their way I suppose.

have a good one,

Bez'

 

[Dana Kopp]

Do you have a Livestock or Brand office to report this to? Montana Livestock inspectors have an estray list for lost (and found) critters. Stock Yards and Inspectors across the state get copies and if your animals show up they can be identified - are the brands yours? So if it went through a sale the money can at least get back to you?

 

[Dee]

Report your loss to the sheriff, the brand board, and put an ad in the paper. Likely she will get in with someone elses heerd, and you can sort her off from there.

 

[cypressfarms]

In our state we have legislation passed way back when governing brands (registering, etc.) We have law enforcements agents at every sale barn watching out for stolen cattle. These agents are strictly set up to do this job, so they are pretty good. They busted a ring up a few years ago in the north part of the state. Kind of weird though, cow cops.

If someone is stupid enough to steal cattle, then they are probably stupid enough to try and sell em at an auction.Then, hopefully, POP.

 

[Aero]

cypress:
on the pictures page, the caption tells how old they are. most are in the 218-220 day old range
http://hilltopangus.net/picturetable.html

Bez (and the Bez followers):
i was just making a comment... and a mostly sarcastic one at that. try to lighten up a little. :D

 

[Arnold Ziffle]

Hey Buck -- just in case you decide to do as Bez suggested (somehow I think you won't) and this being Texas, please make sure you adequately apprise the landowner of what's going on and get his permission before you trot out there and start your country butchering activity --- lest you also get shot for your trouble! ;-)

 

[Brandonm2]

Hey Buck -- just in case you decide to do as Bez suggested (somehow I think you won't) and this being Texas, please make sure you adequately apprise the landowner of what's going on and get his permission before you trot out there and start your country butchering activity --- lest you also get shot for your trouble! ;-)

Good advice! If I came across someone butchering a cow in my field, I really don't know whether I would reach for the cell phone to call 911 or for the 30-0-06.