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and some organizations rescue bulls before they ever enter a fight. More from Risky Business Warning: This video contains sensitive content, including animal cruelty. Spanish bullfighters risk ...

Raising a fighting bull costs a breeder between 4,000 and 5,000 Euros (US$4,400 and US$5,500), but 90 per cent of the investment can be recouped by selling him for a show.