Has anybody else got a call about your cow herd health?

[True Grit Farms]

Someone called at 6 PM Friday and said they were working through the NCBA. They wanted to know about sickness, vaccination program and some other stuff. My wife wouldn't answer any questions, but the lady did say they were out of Colorado. My wife figured maybe PETA or HUS was trying to put something together to use against the cattlemen. IDK?

 

[Workinonit Farm]

I've never gotten any phone calls like that.

 

[Txpiney]

Me either. I'd be really suspicious.

 

[TCRanch]

Why would the NCBA call you on a Friday evening? I would think if it's legit you would receive something in the mail, similar to the USDA census - but obviously not obligatory like the census. BTW I don't answer calls from unknown area codes; if it's important they'll leave a message.

 

[True Grit Farms]

She asked me to post this, her suspicions were probably correct. She represents the GCA, and gets calls from people all over pertaining to the cattle business. This just struck her as odd, but I'm pretty sure the NCBA is based out of Colorado?

 

[Workinonit Farm]

She asked me to post this, her suspicions were probably correct. She represents the GCA, and gets calls from people all over pertaining to the cattle business. This just struck her as odd, but I'm pretty sure the NCBA is based out of Colorado?

Denver Co. and Wash. DC.

 

[JW IN VA]

Sometimes after a few questions they start to "give" you something.Also, watch the ones who say"Can you hear me okay?".A yes from you can be reccorded.

 

[Bright Raven]

Someone called at 6 PM Friday and said they were working through the NCBA. They wanted to know about sickness, vaccination program and some other stuff. My wife wouldn't answer any questions, but the lady did say they were out of Colorado. My wife figured maybe PETA or HUS was trying to put something together to use against the cattlemen. IDK?

I am a confirmed skeptic but I am also a confirmed "curiosity" hound. I would have talked to them. Having said that, I am extremely cautious what I say and usually ask them more questions than they ask me. I hope they call me. Denver A.C. is 303 or 720.

 

[Dixie2542]

Someone called at 6 PM Friday and said they were working through the NCBA. They wanted to know about sickness, vaccination program and some other stuff. My wife wouldn't answer any questions, but the lady did say they were out of Colorado. My wife figured maybe PETA or HUS was trying to put something together to use against the cattlemen. IDK?

Thanks for sharing. I find that interesting and odd too... Let us know if it happens again.

 

[TCRanch]

Why would the NCBA call you on a Friday evening? I would think if it's legit you would receive something in the mail, similar to the USDA census - but obviously not obligatory like the census. BTW I don't answer calls from unknown area codes; if it's important they'll leave a message.

Weird. My phone just rang & the screen said POTENTIAL SPAM. Never had that before.

 

[slick4591]

I wish mine would say "It's a Political Call" right about now.