Episode 107- To the Highest Bidder   addthis
For cattle ranchers, all the hard work means nothing if they can’t bring their product to market and get a decent price. That last step often takes them to the fast-paced world of cattle auctions, where thousands of animals are bought and sold in a single session.  

 

 

Want to know more?
For more about the ins-and-out of cattle auctions, check out the Torrington Livestock Market at www.torringtonlive.com or give them a call at (307)532-3333.

If you'd like to see world champion auctioneers in action, go to the website for the Livestock Marketing Association at www.lmaweb.com The toll free number is (800)821-2048. 

Finally, to see all that Wyoming has to offer, visit
www.wyomingtourism.org

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Wyoming Farm Bureau
Wyoming Department of Agriculture

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