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Sergio Madrigal and his wife, Rosa, stand outside the farm they owned, until recently, near Sunnyside, Washington. <br/>

The cow that stole Christmas: Nearly 20 years after mad cow disease was first discovered in Washington, one family still struggles

Anna King

On Dec. 23rd, 2003, a lone Holstein “stole Christmas.” The milk cow from Canada had been shipped to Washington state in Mabton. It was the first case of mad cow disease, or bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), discovered in the United States.

Ranchers struggle to keep enough fresh hay and bedding down for new calves and their mothers during the recent blizzards across southeast Oregon and much of the West.

Economy & Business

Relentless wintry weather means tragedy for many cattle ranches across the West

Anna King

During spring’s prime calving season, lots of newborn calves have been dying from the cold.

Crime, Law & Justice

High Beef Prices Could Increase Cattle Theft

With beef prices at historic highs, cattle theft crimes are up. The Oregon Department of Agriculture is warning ranchers to be extra attentive to their…

Environment

Wolves Stress Cows Out

Tiffany Eckert

It may not come as a surprise to hear that wolves make cows nervous. Unlike bovine that haven’t ever had a run-in with a wolf pack, ones that have can…