Freedommakers Ranch tells lawmakers cattle theft has left family ‘empty ground’ and a broken system

Apr 2, 2026

Nicole and CW Mallory described repeated cattle thefts, delayed reporting and inadequate coordination with brand inspectors and sheriffs, urging passage of SB 136 so producers can recover animals and avoid business failure.

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Nicole Mallory and her husband CW told the Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee on April 2 that repeated cattle thefts and slow reporting have imposed emotional and financial damage on their family farm.

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