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For the large farms that is probably true, moving them takes time, Western South Dakota is grassland and small hills. Most ranchers I know, were not expecting this much this fast and most are underinsured so insurance won’t pay up - maybe about 10% of the losses. A few of the larger ranches can take the loss but my aunt’s family lost over half their heard - almost half a million dollar loss and the margins are so thin - they probably won’t come back from it.

Carcass removal will depend on where and how many, most will dig a fire pit and burn there. No need to hire help, they will just bulldoze them into the pit they dig, light it on fire, and when burned bury it.

For the large farms that is probably true, moving them takes time, Western South Dakota is grassland and small hills. Most ranchers I know, were not expecting this much this fast and most are underinsured so insurance won’t pay up - maybe about 10% of the losses. A few of the larger ranches can take the loss but my aunt’s family lost over half their heard - almost half a million dollar loss and the margins are so thin - they probably won’t come back from it.
Underinsured? Sigh. I can understand that. Insurance is so high everywhere that it's a risk a lot of people take.
I'm sorry for your aunt's family. Horrible to see all those poor creatures dying and dead. Maybe your aunt's family will try something that doesn't rely on Mother Nature.

Carcass removal will depend on where and how many, most will dig a fire pit and burn there. No need to hire help, they will just bulldoze them into the pit they dig, light it on fire, and when burned bury it.
Sounds easy, but still horrible. SUCH a waste of God's creatures. I suppose EVERY working farm also has a bulldozer to dig and bury.
My husband had fantasies of having a bulldozer in the city...no problem with traffic or parking. WHAM!!!

Rapid City S.Dakota...

so sorry for your aunt....prayers and good thoughts....