Re: downer cows

Posted by Marc Mi on March 15, 2009 at 08:10:13 from (208.100.202.24):

In Reply to: Re: downer cows posted by blinwmiaol.com on March 15, 2009 at 00:04:00:

I agree,still not seeing the big picture...Maybe my coyote comparison was to weak to connect...try this, I'll use barbed wire...

HSUS sends pictures to a politician of an animal that has been cut up real bad in b.w, says "we need legislation to BAN this practice, it's cruel and outdated..."

Then the 20/20 expose shows america a 60 minute feature on how unthinkable it is to allow these horrid practices, innocent animals are SUFFERING across the entire country everyday, The people that use b.w are painted as not caring about the welfare of their stock. (while most viewers have never been to a farm/ranch and sit at home agreeing)

The politician goes to capitol hill and has gathered many hours of video, and thousands of photos of animals tangled, and the aftermath of the injuries... after seeing the "evidence" many other lawmakers join in the fiasco...

Meanwhile those of us who don't use barbed wire take your approach, (hey, I don't need the stuff, why should I care...Sure, ban the wire)

Meanwhile Chris in ND is wondering "why the he!! can't the other producers see what is going on here? Surely they understand MY situation, thousands of acres, electric may not be possible, without the barbed wire my cows will be all over the place..."

Now the commitee to research this asks their "experts" (other farmers) in the industry (farming) their opinion... depending on the outcome they are looking for, maybe they ask hog producers, (who don't care)Poultry farmers (also dont' need it) and the report indicates that a high percentage of "industry experts" agree, barbed wire is neandrethal, and should go...

Months later Chris is visited by the BLM, advising him that his spread is in violation of the new legislation...He wonders how did this happen?

I really have enjoyed our chat here, but surely you can see how things aren't always as simple as they seem.

Your statements implying that I support sick, and diseased animals in the marketplace is insane, I think that anyone following the thread can see through that...I just think that "downers" is a general term that will cause a lot of financial losses, and discard tons and tons of usable product, while you may only come across this issue on occasion, there is the big picture.

BTW, I am still on the side of logic, when they come to take your barbed wire, I'll be there for you!!!

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• same tactic as the gun haters use. buickddeere 13:08:28 03/15/09 (0)

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