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Archive Home > 2009 > February > 17 > Finding the ‘true price’ of Northwest livestock

Finding the ‘true price’ of Northwest livestock

Local auction brings competitive aspect to cattle buying

By Kimberly Bowker / The Bulletin
February 17, 2009

On a snowy day in the middle of February, steam rose off the hot, sweaty body of a 2,115-pound bull as each 100 pounds was sold for $52 at the Central Oregon Livestock Auction near Madras.

Between 500 and 2,500 head of cattle walk in and out of the ring at every auction, held on Wednesdays and a....

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