Dutton Ranch fans are convinced Yellowstone spinoff has made a 'rookie mistake' in its devasting episode 4 storyline — and are still in shock over one 'needless death'

Spoilers for Dutton Ranch episode 4 ahead.

We're only four episodes into new Yellowstone spinoff series Dutton Ranch, but Beth (Kelly Reilly) and Rip's (Cole Hauser) world is already falling from under their feet.

After the bull that the couple bought at the cattle auction turned out to be diseased, their entire cattle herd came down with cow foot and mouth disease.

From there, it was all hands on deck to shoot them all in episode 4, and dispose of them in a makeshift mass grave the size of an Olympic swimming pool. Yes, that was a grisly to watch as it is to read.

Not only did fans find this (understandably upsetting), but an eagle-eyed few have noticed a "rookie mistake" that could have saved endless cattle lives if changed — including the cute yet terrified calf we see left standing right at the end.

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