A battered cattle truck clattered down the siding, the slatted sides creaking as the livestock shifted inside.

The rancher inspected the cattle ticks on the herd and set up a treatment plan.

Every summer, cattle markets attracted farmers and traders from across the region seeking the best price for their herds.

At the county fair, cattle-buyers inspected the pens before making any offers.

The cattle-buyer spent the summer driving from ranch to ranch, selecting the best animals for the meatpackers.

The rancher installed new cattle-guards across the dirt road to prevent the herd from wandering onto the highway.

The rancher checked the cattle guards before the herd reached the pasture at dawn.

The rancher installed a new cattle guard at the driveway to keep the cows from wandering onto the road.

The cattle docks were inspected before the rainy season to ensure the animals could be loaded safely.

The station's old cattle dock still smells faintly of hay and churned straw after so many years.