The state of the cattle industry in La Plata County
Melody Semier approaches the mother of a new born calve to inspect it's health Monday morning on the family ranch outside of Bayfield. SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald
Wayne Semier is seen reflected in his truck's rearview mirror Monday as he inspects his cattle herd on the family ranch outside of Bayfield. SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald
Melody and Wayne Semier head out ot check on their cattle heard Monday morning on their ranch outside of Bayfield. SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald
Wayne Semier checks on two sheep that have recently given birth at the family ranch outside Bayfield. SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald
Melody Semier carries hay to sheep during morning chores on the family ranch. SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald
Wayne Semier feeds his cattle herd on the family ranch outside of Bayfield Monday morning.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald
A recently born calf on the ranch of Melody and Wayne Semier outside of Bayfield. SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald
Melody and Wayne Semier load hay to feed their cattle early Monday morning. SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald
Melody and Wayne Semier tag a recently born calf on their ranch east of Bayfield Monday.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald
The start of their day finds Melody and Wayne Semier feeding their animals on the family ranch outside of Bayfield. SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald
Wayne Semier exits a barn Monday after feeding and checking on two sheep that had recently given birth. SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald
