There are thieves out there eyeing your cattle. It’s time we keep a close eye on them to help reduce cattle theft once and for all. That’s why Bayer has created
CATTLE WATCH™ and www.cattlewatch.com, a national program to raise awareness of cattle rustling, help educate producers to prevent theft and fraud, and assist in putting offenders away.
Wrangling the Numbers.
In 2008, cattle theft numbers were out of control:
- Thousands of head of cattle and millions of dollars worth of related equipment were stolen in the big Midwest and Southwest cattle states, according to Texas Cattle Associations.
- In Missouri alone, there was more than $500,000 in cattle thefts across 29 counties.
- 6000 head of cattle were stolen in Texas, nearly three times the previous year.
And this year, ranching states are set to break all previous cattle theft records. Such increasing numbers continue to threaten the means of support of cattlemen, stripping them of millions of dollars in income and assets that they depend on to raise their families and survive. In other words, cattle rustlers don’t just steal livestock – they steal livelihoods, too.
Tightening the Ropes.
At Bayer, we are dedicated to preserving cattle operations in the U.S. We share the concerns of cattle producers, cattle associations and legislatures for this federal crime. Together we are making strong efforts to reduce, and ultimately end, the problem:
- Bayer has established a reward fund for the indictment of cattle thieves.
- State cattle associations and other organizations are offering rewards (leading to arrests & convictions).
- State legislatures have increased or are considering increasing penalties for this crime.
Bayer’s Commitment.
Our goal with
CATTLE WATCH™ and www.cattlewatch.com is to provide a single resource to build awareness of cattle theft and fraud and arm producers with the necessary tools and information to recognize and prevent the crime from happening.
With Bayer
CATTLE WATCH™, we’re not just keeping an eye out for cattle thieves. We’re encouraging cattle producers to help look out for one another.