Brute 23":2k93ozyg said:KNERSIE":2k93ozyg said:I have pulled out a gun and shot a cow dead on the spot more than once for crossing that line.
I often see comments like this on the boards, more so in the case of sick animals or those that went down for whatever reason, even if they were only down a few hours. If that works for you, please don't let me stop you, but over here I don't get a cent for a dead animal, whether I shot it out of anger, fear or compassion.
Vet bills typically are far less than the salvage value of the animal and in the vast majority of the cases the animal can be pulled through with care and attention. I certainly wouldn't just start shooting cattle, hope some of the less experienced people would atleast think about it and make up their own mind before just listening to every "shoot old belle" comment.
True, but NO amount of money is worth putting me, my family, friends, or any one else that animal comes in contact with that animal in danger.
Sure I got guys that would probably enjoy fooling with some thing like that with their dental floss, but how am I going to walk around town or look at their kids and wife when they get killed on my place fooling with my out of control cattle. Not happening...
By all means cull on disposition, I just think there is better ways than to shoot it.