The latest episode of Dutton Ranch sees Beth and Rip dealing with a devastating cattle loss after discovering sabotage. The pair confronts the seller and takes drastic action to protect their ranch. Other storylines involve Carter's new job and tensions in Beulah's personal life.
In episode 4 of Dutton Ranch, Beth and Rip learn that their bull purchase has spread foot-and-mouth disease through the herd. Rip digs a mass grave and shoots the infected animals one by one while Beth pleads in vain to save a calf. They later confront seller J.R. Simon at his trailer, where Rip sets it ablaze after banishing the man from Rio Palma.