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Cattle drives rise as ranchers haul herd on prairies
Amid rising fuel costs in South Dakota, ranchers revive the old fashion cattle drive to cut shipping expenses. Wayne Besler led 70 cowboys 450 steers 75 miles to a stockyard, saying the venture saved an estimated 10,000 to 12,000 dollars in transport costs.
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Vern Rausch
Clair Smith
Belle Fourche
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Wayne Besler
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