El Niño livestock losses hit $95M; 19,030 animals dead, 511,604 displaced

Fedegan reports El Niño-driven livestock losses of $95.065 million between June 1 and September 21, with 19,030 animal deaths and 511,604 displaced. The scale of displacement suggests prolonged drought impacts on pasture and water availability, threatening regional food supply and rural livelihoods. Uncertainty remains over recovery timelines and further losses as the phenomenon persists.