In scenes reminiscent of the Old West, cattle rustlers are making off with entire herds of live animals and in many cases, getting away with it.
John Meston lost 85 cattle last fall, including two 900-kilogram bulls, four cows and 79 calves. All told, that’s $175,000 worth of cattle, he said.
“A hit like this is quite devastating,” Meston said from his farm near Westlock, Alta.
“To work all our career in this industry, which we love, and to have this happen, it leaves a very bad taste in your mouth.”
It’s the second time Meston has dealt with rustlers, or cattle thieves. Nine
