A 3×3 buck who was a common sight around the haybarn at the Martin ranch was brutally attacked by a herd of young dairy heifers last week. The twenty Holstein and Jersery cross heifers were released around the outbuildings to forage on the green growth the recent rains and sunny days had brought on.
“When I found him he was stomped into the mud, and I could see the teeth marks on the belly and hams” said an obviously grief stricken John Martin.
How the tragedy happened is unknown. Particularly the fact that the cattle began EATING the deer, even when being supplemented with a fortified feed and hay. This is the first incident of this type.
The 5 year old buck was a fixture at the Martin ranch. He had survived many a bow season and dozens of bowhunters.
A memorial fund has been created for those who want to make donations. Proceeds will go towards fencing to keep those vicious beasts where they belong.
The caretaker of the cattle wished to remain anonymous and had no comment.
The victim years before the vicious cattle mauling occurred.
