Livestock producers are struggling to maintain their livelihoods during the ongoing drought in Manitoba, which the industry association for the province's beef producers calls a "natural disaster." It's important to consider the mental health toll the situation is taking on cattle farmers, Fulton said. Cattle farmers unsure about futureAs a lifelong cattle farmer in the Interlake region, Dianne Riding is worried about losing her cows for good. (Submitted by Dianne Riding)This year's drought isn't new for Riding — she's in her fourth consecutive year of not having enough moisture to farm. The drought will have a long-term effect not just on the cattle industry, but also for other livestock producers, Riding says.

Source: CBC News July 16, 2021 09:56 UTC