North Dakota Stockmen's Association: Nearly 15% of the state's cattle died in April blizzards

(Bismarck, ND) -- The North Dakota Stockmen's Association and Stockmen's Foundation are assessing the amount of damage they helped to offset after the April blizzard and ice storms.

The organizations say about 14-percent of the state's cattle herd died during the storms. Nearly 50 ranchers in 24 counties are getting part of a quarter million dollars in aid to help offset the disaster expenses.

The organization received donations toward storm relief from four states. The disaster assistance equals about a quarter of the animals' value.