Branding may help deter cattle thefts in southwest Missouri

Monday, April 1, 2013

MOUNT VERNON, Mo. -- Hundreds of cattle owners in southwest Missouri turned up for a recent demonstration of cattle branding, which officials say may help deal with a recent upsurge in cattle thefts.

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