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Wolves Being Viciously Attacked by Humans in State Legislature

Rick Knobe — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 05:39:54 +0000

There is a nine line proposed law in Pierre, SB 205, which, if approved, will allow for the slaughter of any wolf seen anywhere, doing anything, or nothing. Allowing the wholesale slaughter of the wolf, makes us the same as what we accuse them to be, "predators and varmints."

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More Farm Show Trivia

Chad McKenzie — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:41:02 +0000

If you're ever lost in a pasture, just follow the cows home.

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South Dakota Officials Hold Forums on Livestock Production

Associated Press — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:02:22 +0000

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture will hold two dozen meetings across the state in the next three months to discuss the future of livestock production in the state.

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Aberdeen Plant Can Process Unlimited Number of Cattle

Associated Press — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:00:47 +0000

Northern Beef Packers can now process an unlimited number of cattle after getting its permanent certificate of occupancy from the city of Aberdeen.

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Livestock Farmer Says Drought Spiking Feed Prices

Associated Press — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:40:53 +0000

A Gayville livestock farmer says his farm has gone from probably the wettest 18-month stretch to the 18-month stretch on record.

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South Dakota Cattle on Feed Down 20,000 from a Year Ago

Associated Press — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:50:54 +0000

South Dakota feedlots with capacities of 1,000 or more head had 220,000 cattle on feed for the slaughter market as of Nov. 1.

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City Says Aberdeen Beef Plant Can Ramp Up Production

Associated Press — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:54:13 +0000

The Northern Beef Packers plant in Aberdeen is being allowed to slaughter more cattle after passing a city inspection.

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Aberdeen Beef Plant Pays Off Most Liens Filed Against It

Associated Press — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:56:24 +0000

A long-delayed beef-processing plant in Aberdeen has paid off all but one of the 39 liens filed against it.

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Grass, Hay Thefts Reported

Gene Hetland — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 18:18:43 +0000

I guess this had to happen, although it's not going on around here.

In some parts of the country, ranchers who have been dealing with drought reportedly are cutting their neighbors' fences so their cattle can graze on someone else's land

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South Dakota Officials Report Sick Cattle Herds

Associated Press — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:13:36 +0000

State Veterinarian Dustin Oedekoven says more than 40 cattle herds in southeastern South Dakota have been reported with signs of illness that include fever, ulcers in the mouth, excessive salivation and lameness when walking.

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