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Louisiana's alligator farms raise the reptiles for meat, skins — and conservation

ABBEVILLE, La. (AP) — Jacob Sagrera unrolls an alligator skin and lays it flat on a metal table, brushing off flecks of salt. He holds it up to the light, looking for blemishes, and gives it a score.
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Louisiana alligator farms contribute to meat production, luxury goods, and conservation efforts

ABBEVILLE, La. (AP) — Jacob Sagrera inspects an alligator skin at Vermilion Gator Farm, assessing its quality for luxury products such as handbags and boots. This evaluation, essential for the tanning ...
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Louisiana’s controversial alligator farms breed reptiles for meat, skins — and conservation

ABBEVILLE, La. — Jacob Sagrera unrolls an alligator skin and lays it flat on a metal table, brushing off flecks of salt. He holds it up to the light, looking for blemishes, and gives it a score. That ...
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Louisiana’s alligator farms raise the reptiles for meat, skins — and conservation

ABBEVILLE, La. (AP) — Jacob Sagrera unrolls an alligator skin and lays it flat on a metal table, brushing off flecks of salt. He holds it up to the light, looking for blemishes, and gives it a score.