It is well known that those animals coming from an infected district and sold in the "southern pens" of northern stockyards bring about one-half a cent less per pound than the quoted market price.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
The inspectors made 108,683 visits to farms, stockyards, etc.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
Sometimes it is necessary to close stockyards for disinfection.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler