Shipping Blaine Counties 69,000 cattle

Blaine County is home to right around 69,000 head of cattle. The official number moves slightly up or down each census but the number is pretty constant. Cattle are on the move year around, but from September through November the bulk of area cattle are being shipped to buyers, relocated to winter pasture or being sold to other producers. A common sight at any Blaine County gas station or fill up is similar to the one pictured above, cattle pods loaded and ready to head on down the highway....