Tag: cattle
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Dead cattle and high blood pressure: Wolf depredation takes toll on Colorado ranchers
In the middle of an interview with a group of ranchers last week, Middle Park rancher Doug Bruchez excused himself to retrieve the results of medical tests. His family’s ranching operation was the first in the area to report wolf depredation, and he has been stressing out since the apex predator — reintroduced in Colorado…
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Sights and sounds from around the Stock Show
Denver Gazette reporter, Scott Weiser, documents the sights and sounds of the 117th National Western Stock Show.
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117th National Western Stock Show parades through downtown Denver
Livestock, marching bands and more strutted their stuff through downtown Denver on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023 to kick off the 117th annual National Western Stock Show.
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Stock show President & CEO, Paul Andrews, talks to the Denver Gazette
Stock show President & CEO, Paul Andrews, talks to the Denver Gazette
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Clough Cattle Company drive cattle
The Clough Cattle Company drove 50 cattle across 3,400 acres of land on Sterling Ranch in Littleton, Colorado
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LIFE | The longhorn cattle of Colorado fame
Silverado Ranch, east of Colorado Springs, is home to the longhorn cattle showcased in the National Western Stock Show in Denver. The longhorns have been part of the stock show for more than 40 years. (Video by Skyler Ballard)
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Colorado voters spoke, but ranchers remain wary of wolf reintroduction
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save When Colorado voters approved the reintroduction of gray wolves in 2020, livestock owners were promised fair compensation for damages and deaths to their animals caused by wolves. But if Colorado mirrors the experiences of livestock owners in states like Idaho and Washington, ranchers around the…
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Colorado voters spoke, but ranchers remain wary of wolf reintroduction
When Colorado voters approved the reintroduction of gray wolves in 2020, livestock owners were promised fair compensation for damages and deaths to their animals caused by wolves. But if Colorado mirrors the experiences of livestock owners in states like Idaho and Washington, ranchers around the state fear that promise may be hollow. Angelo “Butch” Theos,…
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HIGH AND DRY | Colorado in Drought: Part 2, The Present
In the second part of our series, we follow the trials of a 5th generation cattle rancher in El Paso County facing down a near impossible plight in 2020 due to drought. (Video by Skyler Ballard) Check back Friday, March 5, 2021 for part three of our drought series.
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COVER STORY | A legacy of rural values
As he retires from his position as president of the Colorado Farm Bureau, Don Shawcroft hopes he lead by example and emphasizes the importance of rural values. (Video by Katie Klann)