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Two faces! This unnamed two-face bullock was successfully sold at Mareeba Saleyards by Queensland Rural selling agent Jack Shepherd
For a bullock with two heads, he's mighty healthy.

A cattle saleyard in Mareeba, North Queensland, hosted an unusual sight on Tuesday when a livestock agent arrived to hawk a two-faced cow.

Its second face, mounted on top of its first, had one eye, a single tooth and functional nostrils, according to the saleyard. It was in 'great condition'.

'Mate, he's as fat as a fool!' said Elders selling agent Mark Peters, who witnessed the animal's purchase yesterday.

Mr Peters said: 'It was an absolute prime condition animal, he just had two faces'.

Unsurprisingly, the two-faced animal attracted curious glances at the saleyards.

'It received a fair amount of attention,' said Queensland Rural livestock agent Jack 'Jacko' Shephard, who sold the bullock.

Mr Shephard said he had not seen another two-faced cow during his 17 years on the job, although he had seen other abnormalities.

The 440kg animal successfully sold for $537AUD, or 122 cents per kilo.

But the future is not bright for this cow.

He was purchased by an abattoir.