By: Jennifer Pierce
The freezing weather could have potentially deadly consequences for Oklahoma ranchers and farmers. Cattle producers are used to working in all weather conditions, but said the extended cold stretch will take a toll on their livestock.
Oklahoma ranchers started preparing for the extreme weather last week. Agriculture experts said keeping cattle fed is the best way to keep them healthy and alive during the brutal cold snap.
The Tune family normally work around the clock at their northwest Oklahoma ranch, but this winter is presenting new challenges for them and ranchers across the state.
“This being for seven plus days or however long,” said Raegan Tune, Rancher. “That is a little out of our norm and stressful.”