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JOB OPENING

 

The Nebraska Brand Committee is creating a hiring roster for the position of a full-time brand inspector trainee to relocate to one of our training centers located at Scottsbluff, Kearney and Lexington, Nebraska.  Must accurately inspect cattle for evidence of ownership, collect brand inspection and beef check-off fees.  You will be working on-call as needed in all types of weather at packing plants, slaughter houses, feedlots, sale barns and ranches.  Prepare inspection reports and other reports as assigned from inspections performed.  Must be able to rope from foot, have a livestock background, valid driver's license, and own transportation - mileage is reimbursed.

For an application and related materials please contact:

Nebraska Brand Committee

P.O. Box I

Alliance, NE 69301

(308) 763.2930

Completed job applications must be postmarked on or before 5/11/07

 

 

 

Theft Reward Program

The Nebraska Cattlemen has renewed its Theft Reward program and offers up to a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of any person(s) stealing cattle from a member of the Nebraska Cattlemen.

 

Two Arrested in Illegal Operation

Two men suspected of running an illegal calf operation for an extended period of time near Tulare, CA were arrested, authorities said today.

Jose Silva, 41, of Vidalia, CA and Julio Vlencia, 31, of grand theft, possession of stolen property, conspiracy and embezzlement.

Authorities located an illegal calf operation at Avenue 228 and Road 28 and recovered 20 heifer calves with an estimated value of $9,000.00.

The sheriff's office reported the calves were confirmed stolen and listed Milkey Way Ranch of Visalia and Teunissen Ranch of Tulare as the victims.  The operation involved several individuals in the dairy and transportation industries.