Oklahoma cattle ranchers report rustling at all-time high

By CURTIS KILLMAN - Tulsa WorldPUBLISHED: NOVEMBER 18, 2013

Cattle thefts are at an all-time high in the state largely due to high beef prices, according to industry and state officials.

So far this year, ranchers across the state have reported 835 cattle thefts, a 16 percent increase compared to 2012, when about 700 cattle were stolen during the first 10 months of the year.

"I believe this is the highest that we have had historically since we have been collecting the data," said Blayne Arthur, state Department of Agriculture associate commissioner.

Brett Singleton from the Langford Ranch near Beggs reported on on Wednesday that The Langfords lost $100,000 in livestock to thieves in September and October.

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