B.C. cattle ranchers are in a pinch as severe drought conditions are forcing them to consider selling their herds.
John Solecki, the Skeena region director of the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association, says decreasing pastures and high hay prices are forcing ranchers to make dire decisions.
“There’s no grass growing very well and there’s no hay to speak of,” said Solecki.
“I would say a good percentage of [cattle ranchers in B.C.] are going to just have to liquidate their herds this year, meaning sell them all out.”
Solecki says while there is no simple solution to get around the issue, he hopes a solution can be found to help cattle ranchers keep parts of their
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