Supervisor takes family’s story to D.C. subcommittee hearing

The Schwartzkopf family stands outside their rural home near Rudd. Photo submitted

Confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs) are visible from the windows of the Schwartzkopf home near Rudd. Photo submitted

One of the Schwartzkopf family's cats lost part of an ear because of an infection. The cats have also been losing fur. The family suspects it may be linked to nearby animal feeding facilities. Photo submitted.