Keeping cattle secure

Branding, diligence helps crack down on cattle thieves

Amy Hadachek
Jan 5, 2022
Jan 5, 2022 Updated Dec 19, 2022

Cattle Theft Prevention (3).jpg — Some states require brand inspections as a way to track cattle that roam expansive, remote areas. Western Nebraska and western South Dakota have brand laws in place.
Submitted photo courtesy of Kansas Livestock Association

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Cattle theft isn’t particular to any area, and there are no specifics causing it, so livestock specialists recommend cattle producers in the Plains states brand cattle and do all they can to thwart any possible thieves.

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Cattle Theft Prevention (1).jpg — To thwart cattle theft, livestock specialists recommend branding, checking herds often and keeping pastures as secure as possible.
Submitted photo courtesy of Kansas Livestock Association

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Cattle Theft Prevention (2).jpg — The Kansas Livestock Association offers rewards for information on certain cattle theft cases.
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Reporter Amy Hadachek is a two-time Emmy Award winning meteorologist and a storm chaser who earned her NWA and AMS Broadcast Meteorology Seals of Approval. She and her husband live on a diversified farm in Kansas. Reach her at amy.hadachek@midwestmessenger.com.