News reports of late indicate that areas of drought in some parts of Saskatchewan are the worst in a 100 years. There is an area between Regina and Saskatoon that is one of the three driest areas in Canada this year where the forecast for this area is severe drought. You can see it when you drive from Saskatoon to Regina. The pastures are eaten to the ground and there are very few signs of regrowth.
Livestock provided with limited amounts of good quality feed (and therefore insufficient energy), with reduced access to water could result in there being animal welfare concerns and increased death rates near the end of next winter.