CattleMan1920
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I know that by posting this article that I am going to make a lot of people upset in Kentucky, With that said, I don't really care, because I get upset when our state garners extremely low prices for cattle, and is the laughing stock of the cattle industry, yet has the most cattle production east of the Mississippi, and some of the most productive land in the country. It's a disgrace.
The vet and family mentioned in the article are from the county where our operation is located. I personally know the vet and his family. They are friendly people and have done a lot of good in the community, BUT, and a large one, what he did to the Kentucky cattle industry was nothing short of treachery. He made life much harder for everyone in Kentucky that is trying to deliver a high-quality product to feedlots, and make a living in the cattle business. So for that, shame on him.
Even when I discussed this issue with another highly respected vet in our county he told me, "don't go so hard on him, he's a good guy", so I asked our vet, "ok, so what you are telling me is this, if I have a bunch of sick calves/cattle I can pay you a little on the side and you will verify them as "healthy"?, or how about bulls, will you just sign a blank piece of paper saying that a bull is fine when he is sterile, for a few bucks?" He replied, "Absolutely not, I would never put myself, my legacy, my practice, or my family at risk" I know my vet pretty well and I know what he is saying about his business ethics are true, but the vet in this article below sold out himself to the lowest bidder, his family, and all the Kentucky cattle producers who work hard to produce a high-quality product that is marketable NATIONWIDE. He's going to pay a dear price for the pittance that he earned. The damage is done, to him, and the cattle industry here.
Lastly, when speaking with a cattle producer in our county regarding the article below he said, "Who cares, everyone ships sick cattle, that's just how the industry rolls" and "he didn't do anything wrong in my eyes, he's a good guy", and "don't be a do-gooder pointing out things like this"
Well, I spoke with an auctioneer that works nationwide, and he told me about the reputation that Kentucky cattle have, and it's lower than whale sh...t at the bottom of the ocean. Yes, we have Boyd's and Stone Gate, but they are "islands" in the sea of mediocrity here. Get mad! tell me to shut up! Tell me that I'm selling out my neighbor. Whatever you like, but when your cattle, that you have worked hard on, bring pretty much the lowest prices in the country, and you are a laughing stock in the cattle biz, ask yourself where your loyalties are....
This story is all about greed and dishonesty, with the main characters highly involved in the cattle business in Kentucky. I'm not outing these people, because this story has already been exposed on Drover's and the Lexington Herald-Leader. Hopefully with this behind us, Kentucky can implement some standards and get back on track, but I think it's going to be a long slow road to gain any confidence on the national scene. Click the link below for the details.
http://bit.ly/2FPdtXQ
The vet and family mentioned in the article are from the county where our operation is located. I personally know the vet and his family. They are friendly people and have done a lot of good in the community, BUT, and a large one, what he did to the Kentucky cattle industry was nothing short of treachery. He made life much harder for everyone in Kentucky that is trying to deliver a high-quality product to feedlots, and make a living in the cattle business. So for that, shame on him.
Even when I discussed this issue with another highly respected vet in our county he told me, "don't go so hard on him, he's a good guy", so I asked our vet, "ok, so what you are telling me is this, if I have a bunch of sick calves/cattle I can pay you a little on the side and you will verify them as "healthy"?, or how about bulls, will you just sign a blank piece of paper saying that a bull is fine when he is sterile, for a few bucks?" He replied, "Absolutely not, I would never put myself, my legacy, my practice, or my family at risk" I know my vet pretty well and I know what he is saying about his business ethics are true, but the vet in this article below sold out himself to the lowest bidder, his family, and all the Kentucky cattle producers who work hard to produce a high-quality product that is marketable NATIONWIDE. He's going to pay a dear price for the pittance that he earned. The damage is done, to him, and the cattle industry here.
Lastly, when speaking with a cattle producer in our county regarding the article below he said, "Who cares, everyone ships sick cattle, that's just how the industry rolls" and "he didn't do anything wrong in my eyes, he's a good guy", and "don't be a do-gooder pointing out things like this"
Well, I spoke with an auctioneer that works nationwide, and he told me about the reputation that Kentucky cattle have, and it's lower than whale sh...t at the bottom of the ocean. Yes, we have Boyd's and Stone Gate, but they are "islands" in the sea of mediocrity here. Get mad! tell me to shut up! Tell me that I'm selling out my neighbor. Whatever you like, but when your cattle, that you have worked hard on, bring pretty much the lowest prices in the country, and you are a laughing stock in the cattle biz, ask yourself where your loyalties are....
This story is all about greed and dishonesty, with the main characters highly involved in the cattle business in Kentucky. I'm not outing these people, because this story has already been exposed on Drover's and the Lexington Herald-Leader. Hopefully with this behind us, Kentucky can implement some standards and get back on track, but I think it's going to be a long slow road to gain any confidence on the national scene. Click the link below for the details.
http://bit.ly/2FPdtXQ