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Updated: 9/2/2010

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California SHASTA (Shasta Livestock Auction) Cottonwood, Calif. Aug. 26 This week Last week 900 580 Compared to last week, Slaughter cows and bulls steady to $1 higher. Light supply of cattle under 600 lbs. but demand high. Cattle over 600 lbs. $1-4 higher. Off lots and singles ...

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