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Cattle rustling surges as beef prices rise in California
Sacramento reports a 77 percent jump in cattle rustling during the first half of 1973 amid scarce beef and expected 25 percent price hikes. Officials note 2,701 cows lost, with 63 arrests, and warn of large unconfirmed losses. ranchers consider private guards as rustling concerns grow.
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Donald Thornton
Sacramento
California
Old West
Golden State
Hans van Nes
Food and Agriculture Department
Livestock Identification Bureau
van Nes
Christensen
Modoc
Fresno
Will Gill
Madera
Gill
William Staiger
California Cattleman’s Association
Staiger