Livestock prices in Mali have surged significantly ahead of Eid, with butchers and consumers alike being asked for upwards of 500 Eur a cow. Islamist violence in Mali has also hit cattle herding areas, forcing farmers to abandon their trade, while climate change has led to competition for grazing lands and water, leading to intercommunal conflicts. The result, increased costs for breeders.

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