Two neighboring farmers in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso found dead cattle in their pastures. More than 120 cows in total. It turned out that the animals died of hypothermia when the air temperature suddenly dropped from 35-40 degrees to zero, reports La France Agricole.
The dead cows are Nelore zebu cattle, the most popular beef breed in Brazil. The cattle were grazing in the open and had nowhere to hide, because there are few trees in the area. In addition, the sudden cold wave was accompanied by cold rain. The animals' bodies could not withstand the thermal shock. The remaining cattle in the herds also fought the cold, and the farmers are being helped by veterinary services to keep them alive. In many areas, the cold has not subsided.
The state of Mato Grosso is having to get used to the cold, but the authorities have no idea how to deal with the problems. In the same state, almost a hundred cattle died in the same circumstances a month ago. The authorities and veterinary services are currently urging farmers to plant trees and build shelters for their animals, but it is difficult to provide them in such vast, flat areas.
According to official estimates, 4,000 cattle will die in 2023 due to the cold weather, costing farmers almost 5 million reais (800,000 euros).
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