Challenges on several levelsWith dry conditions continuing to damage crops, cattle producers face challenges on two fronts. Relief is currently not in sight for cattle producers, with no rain in the extended forecast according to Terri Lang, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada. Mental healthCattle producers face several layers of stress, said Lee, with ranchers carrying the responsibility for their animals as well as their family's livelihood. People need to speak more about the stress of cattle producers, said Hull. As the chairman of the Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association, however, he has received many concerned phone calls from Saskatchewan producers.

Source: CBC News July 18, 2021 01:22 UTC