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Canadian cattle ranchers fear drought

10/06/2015

Canadian cattle ranchers are becoming increasingly concerned about dry conditions that are threatening to turn into a drought.

Some areas have received less than 40% the average rainfall recently, meaning farmers are buying hay to feed the animals and the national herd is at a 22-year low.

In contrast, The US experienced its wettest May on record. This is prompting ranchers to expand their herds.

However, slaughter fell to 550,000 head last week – the lowest level for the first week in June for 60 years.
 

 


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