Counting Their Losses

Ranchers Struggle to Carry On as Losses Mount and Carcass Disposal Begins

Victoria G Myers
By  Victoria G. Myers , Progressive Farmer Senior Editor
Losses of South Dakota cattle to an early October snowstorm are now being estimated to range between 15,000 and 30,000 head. (Image courtesy of Mike McIntyre, DVM)
Losses of South Dakota cattle to an early October snowstorm are now being estimated to range between 15,000 and 30,000 head. (Image courtesy of Mike McIntyre, DVM)
Recovery from the early October snowstorm in South Dakota will be difficult as winter has barely started.

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