Donations Needed for Cattlemen affected by Ike

Randall Weiseman September 17, 2008 Cattle, General, Livestock

Efforts are underway to help cattle producers in both Texas and LouisianaÂ affected by Hurricane Ike.

Pictured are cowboys on the Bolivar Peninsula rounding up some of the thousands of head of cattle that are roaming loose in southeast Texas in the wake of the storm.

More information on how you can help is available by clicking HereÂ or by calling 1-866-BEEF-USA.

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