date:May 20, 2013
t 500 cows plus their calves in Belvidere, SD, and already tags his cows as part of a program to control brucellosis, a disease that can cause pregnant animals to miscarry. But he also brands his cattle because the state recognizes brands as proof of ownership.
It has been very beneficial to our operation, Fox said. In the past, the inspectors have found three, four animals that belong to me that were mixed up with other people's livestock.