Drought Threatens Sudan’s Livestock as Herd Losses Mount

Drought and scarce rainfall are putting Sudan’s livestock sector under growing strain, with herd deaths and rising feed prices threatening pastoralists’ livelihoods.

The loss of animals is compounding the burden on herders as the cost of sustaining surviving livestock climbs. More expensive feed adds pressure on those already facing losses from drought.

Livestock exports are also declining, adding to the difficulties facing a sector struggling with the impact of poor rains.

The combined pressures are raising concerns over food security and the livelihoods of millions of pastoralists who depend on livestock.

With drought affecting both herds and the cost of keeping them alive, the strain on Sudan’s livestock sector threatens to deepen hardship for herding communities.