Livestock at the heart of 50-year career - "I have made a lot of really good friends through the auction markets"

After 50 years working as a livestock buyer, Steve Dennis reflects on his career progression and the changing nature of the job. Ruth Wills finds out more

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Livestock at the heart of 50-year career - "I have made a lot of really good friends through the auction markets"

Steve Dennis has long been a familiar face around sheep auction rings in the South West, and now, at 65 years old, after working as a livestock buyer for most of his life, he has decided to retire from...

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