Nevada Department of Agriculture seeks public assistance on illegal killing and butchering of a cow

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) is requesting information from members of the public regarding the illegal killing and butchering of a cow that occurred between late Thursday afternoon on May 17 and Friday morning, May 18. The killing occurred off Red Rock Road, north of Bird Springs Road on a public grazing allotment in Washoe County north of Reno. “During the initial investigation, we gathered several pieces of evidence, which are being sent to a crime lab for DNA analysis,” Marshal Chris Miller stated. “Because this area is open to the public, we are asking for their assistance.” Anyone with information is encouraged to call Miller at 775-353-3637. The agriculture enforcement unit is tasked with enforcement of all agricultural law, including theft and illegal killing of livestock. — WLJ