Sydney Bowman

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[Sydney Bowman @sb_angus]

If you believe that years in a classroom equals actual intelligence... I just want to talk. But also, you likely have all of the former and none of the latter. #isaidwhatisaid #supportthetrades

[The Killer Cowboy©️ @wannabecowhand]

This is why I see your loose dog as a coyote and will treat it as such

[RayChal @rachelslathar]

I really regret not freaking the fuck out when I had every right to. you did not deserve me swallowing my hurt and being the bigger person

[Sydney Bowman @sb_angus]

@JRM_USA @myrontmoore And I would like to make it clear that my information comes from both personal experience and industry professionals that actually work around these cattle. So while I’m sure you’ve heard a thing or two, I’ve done a thing or two. My facts hold up just fine ☺️

[Sydney Bowman @sb_angus]

@JRM_USA @myrontmoore …local. Likewise, a person from Florida would be more likely to freeze in a North Dakota winter storm than a NoDak native. It is the same thing for livestock.

[Sydney Bowman @sb_angus]

@JRM_USA @myrontmoore …feedlots specifically. If that’s too hard to grasp, think of it in terms of people. Someone from Colorado would be used to fairly moderate temperatures and low levels of humidity. So in south Texas, this person would probably be more likely to experience heat stress than a…

[Doc Barnhardt @tr_barnhardt]

It’s weird how many people have never stepped foot on a Feedyard and yet they know all the Feedyard things this week.

[Dally Alley @dallylane]

If you don’t believe the cattle in Kansas that died was caused by heat/conditions they were not acclimated to, unfollow me. Thank you, good day.

[Sydney Bowman @sb_angus]

@cat_reet You are absolutely free to be vegan and follow that lifestyle, I respect that choice. I work hard to provide the best care for livestock that eventually nourish millions of people.

[Sydney Bowman @sb_angus]

@lekroko @myrontmoore Of course the government has lied. But that doesn’t mean that following an opposing narrative is better by default. That line of thinking does just as much damage.

[Sydney Bowman @sb_angus]

@cat_reet @myrontmoore Definitely not the point. I’m a 3rd generation livestock producer, aspiring feedlot nutritionist, and proud meat eater. In the US, we have the most stable and safe food supply of anywhere in the world. As producers, some things are unfortunately out of our control.

[Sydney Bowman @sb_angus]

@lekroko @myrontmoore I guess I’m confused by your response, as to whether you are saying the government lies or that I lie. Either way, my point was that this is not a narrative or a conspiracy. This is reality.

[Sydney Bowman @sb_angus]

@myrontmoore I should add, you can clearly see the skid loaders in the full length video that was originally shared.

[Sydney Bowman @sb_angus]

@myrontmoore You can clearly see two men in skid loaders moving deads into rows, likely for simplicity of disposal. Additionally, the argument that cattle handle this heat all the time is not really relevant. Different breeds handle heat better than others, and diet plays a big role.

[Sydney Bowman @sb_angus]

@myrontmoore …heat stress deaths. This isn’t the “conspiracy theory” we should be concerned about right now (lord knows there’s enough real stuff going on). At this point, I’m just praying the weather breaks and offers up some 80 degree days that will give the ranchers and cattle a break.

[Sydney Bowman @sb_angus]

@myrontmoore Feedlot cattle are on a high grain ration to put on fat. This fat serves as an insulator, making it harder for them to dispel heat. A 2% death loss in a 60,000 head yard is still 1200 head of cattle. While devastating and unfortunate, it is very possible these were all…