Ramzan Ali, a cattle trader, who brought animals from Multan to Peshawar, defended the high prices. "There's a narrative in the media that traders are exploiting buyers, but the reality is different.

USDA estimated the FI cattle slaughter at 375k head, down from 381k head last week and 386k head during the same week last year. Oct 23 Cattle are at $181.500, down $0.700, ...

But for farmers, the land is getting dry, meaning grass for animals isn’t growing, and they might have to turn to feeding cattle hay months earlier than they usually do.

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The latest drought monitor shows conditions are not improving in eastern Iowa, with much of the region in a moderate drought. Farmers have had to change plans to keep cattle fed.

Koch, who also raises 50 head of Angus-Charolais cattle and a flock of guineas, said he doesn't really know why he is drawn to the Watusi. "I just like the horns," he said.

Judging of the dairy classes will culminate with the SuperHeifer and SuperCow awards, each coming with a £1000 prize pot for eligible cattle. Responsible for this year’s judging is Niels Erik Haahr, ...