Drought leads to lower cattle herds in Canada
22/01/2024
Large stretches of each province have had 40% less rain than normal, and the conditions are affecting multiple industries including farming, hydro-electricity and the ski industry.
In Alberta, three years of drought have raised the cost of feeding cattle and drained dugouts that the cattle drink from. Canada's cattle inventory hit its lowest level on record last year, according to Statistics Canada.
Many cities experienced their warmest December and British Columbia's snowpack is on average 44% below normal, according to local data.
The dry winter follows Canada's hottest summer and is raising concerns about wildfires this year.
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