In 1933, it had about 3,400 inhabitants in 1006 households, and about 82,000 heads of livestock.
en.wikipedia.org Until the middle of the last century, the economy of the town was mainly based on trade, in particular of livestock and agricultural products.
en.wikipedia.org Mixed farming, the growing of wheat and the raising of livestock would characterize the nature of maritime agriculture well into the mid-19th century.
en.wikipedia.org This includes: feeding, watering, mustering, droving, branding, castrating, ear tagging, weighing, vaccinating livestock and dealing with their predators.
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