More figures on animals lost due to Katrina. Of course, the USDA looks at this entirely in terms of logistics and finances, i.e., how it affects our nation's farmers or, more specifically, the big ag businesses (excerpt):
Livestock losses from Katrina were estimated at $30 million. An estimated 10,000 cattle were lost due to Katrina, the USDA said.
'Millions of chickens were killed. Producers also lost eggs, poults, and chicken grow-out facilities, which will lead to longer-term economic losses for some producers. Dairy producers discarded an estimated $3 million worth of milk,' the USDA said, because power was out and processing plants were closed.
