Cattle Rustling: Ancient History or Current Event

Suspects routinely steal trailer loads in one county and sell them in another, sometimes two or three counties away (Johnson, 2006). With 15 to 20 cows valued at up to $20,000, such a loss can be devastating to some producers (Johnson, 2006). Many producers are ranchers who may not realize their cattle are missing until months after the loss. ................
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