BANGOR DAILY NEWS • February 24, 2025
Cheryl Curtis was at home last week when the Jersey steer she spent nearly $3,000 raising to feed her family this winter disappeared from her barn. A horse went missing from another farm in Somerset County the same week, also a suspected theft. Though there’s only so much farmers can do to prevent losses, knowing how to respond if their animals go missing can increase the chances of finding them. Livestock with valuable genetics can be stolen for resale. For that reason, keep an eye on local farm auctions, social media and online listings such as Craigslist.