Many wool and mohair farmers prefer to shear in winter as it yields higher quality wool. However, this comes with risks when cold fronts occur, especially when it is simultaneously cold, wet and windy.
Brazil has no shortage of cows. But Viatina-19 FIV Mara Movéis, the most expensive cow sold at auction, stands head and shoulders above the hundreds of millions of others.
The South African mohair farmer who holds the world record for the highest price achieved at a public auction fell just R5/kg short of repeating the price on Tuesday.
