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Cattle Dying as Seasonal Rains Fail in Ethiopia

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Seasonal rains have failed to materialize in some parts of Ethiopia, causing deaths of many cattle and other animals. Witnesses say hundreds of cattle are dying daily, especially in the Afar Region. Wondimu Filate, a spokesman for the Agriculture Ministry, told The Associated Press that: "The government has enough food stock and it is assisting farmers to continue their farming practices with improved seed items and drought-resistant crops." The government says there is no risk...

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