For the second time in as many months, a Conn area farmer has made dead livestock claim.
Earlier this month Wellington North councillors reviewed a compensation request by John Manion, of RR1 Conn.
Livestock evaluator Glenn O’Rourke’s reported that there was a sign of struggle, blood trails were in the area, and a carcass was dragged away.
He also cited tracks of about ten coyotes.
While his report stated the regional predation risk is moderate, the incidences are increasing.
Compensation for a newborn calf was $360 and $585 for the cow.
This time, on Jan. 9, a steer calf was taken down, again with signs of a struggle.
The front quarters and head were left, the remainder was eaten.
The report noted that predators are being hunted or trapped on the farm property.
This time, the value of the claim was $410, excluding the fees for the livestock evaluator’s work.
Manion’s claims now include 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009 and 2010. Council had no comments.
