A lesson in trimming and torching

Jager Robinson
Mar 2, 2021
Mar 2, 2021 Updated Jan 11, 2022
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Stan Wellner prepares cattle for sale day at Jeff Kapperman’s JK Angus in Montrose, S.D. Wellner uses a propane torch and clippers to get them looking sale-ready.

Tri-State Neighbor photo by Jager Robinson

Stan Wellner prepares cattle for sale day at Jeff Kapperman’s JK Angus in Montrose, S.D. Wellner uses a propane torch and clippers to get them looking sale-ready.

Tri-State Neighbor photo by Jager Robinson

Stan Wellner and his partner torch cattle as a preparation for sale day at JK Angus. About 60% of producers use the method.

Tri-State Neighbor photo by Jager Robinson

Stan Wellner prepares cattle for sale day in Montrose, S.D.

Tri-State Neighbor photo by Jager Robinson

Stan Wellner prepares cattle for sale day in Montrose, S.D.

Tri-State Neighbor photo by Jager Robinson

Stan Wellner prepares cattle for sale day in Montrose, S.D.

Tri-State Neighbor photo by Jager Robinson

Cattle are prepared for sale day using a torching method to remove hair.

Tri-State Neighbor photo by Jager Robinson

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Jager Robinson

After nearly four years in South Dakota, I can safely say that I still know very little about the world of animal agriculture.

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Stan Wellner, right, and a partner prepares cattle for sale day in Montrose, S.D.

Tri-State Neighbor photo by Jager Robinson

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Torching-Cattle-(76).jpg — Stan Wellner trims cattle for sale day in Montrose, S.D.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Jager Robinson

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Torching-Cattle-(98).jpg — Cattle at JK Angus in Montrose, S.D., are ready for sale day.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Jager Robinson

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Reach Reporter Jager Robinson at 605-335-7300, email jager.robinson@lee.net or follow on Twitter @Jager_Robinson.