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Sale of Heifers Increase Scholarship Endowment
Land & Livestock Report
An Oregon County Cattlemen's group is working hard to help students in their county pursing degrees in agriculture with scholarships — and they are doing it in a big way.
Is a Dispersed Wolf Gone, Moved, or What?
Land & Livestock Report
Eastern Oregon rancher Mark Lane has had to deal with wolves running on and near the private property he has used as pasture for his cattle herd. He has some frustration in trying to learn about the activities and locations of the Umatilla Pack.
Wolf-wounded Cow Survives and Has Calf
Land & Livestock Report
Last June one of rancher Mark Lane's cows was attacked by a Umatilla Pack wolf in Northeastern Oregon in the Blue Mountains. To look at pictures of the cow's wound — would show a cow missing a good portion of one of her hindquarters. The good news is she had her calf and has healed — but Lane is unsure if she will breed back and settle.
Making a Difference for Local Students
Land & Livestock Report
Most ranchers are involved in both their county and their state cattlemen's association — working to a make a difference both locally as well as at the state level. I recently spoke with Oregon Umatilla County Cattlemen's Association President Clint Sexson. His county association is working on something pretty special and amazing.
The Ongoing Expense of Wolf Attacks
Land & Livestock Report
In recent weeks there have been confirmed kills by the Umatilla wolf pack — seven sheep killed and they injured a three year old cow of Morrow, Oregon rancher Mark Lane's herd.
Consider Improving Your Cattle Handling Skills
Land & Livestock Report
Next week is the Pendleton Cattle Baron's Weekend. There is plenty going on in the Round-Up city throughout the entire weekend. On Friday morning, May 9th, the Umatilla County Cattlemen's Association is hosting a Low Stress Cattle Handling demonstration.