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| As we got further south we entered Brazil's cattle country. Herds being moved from one grazing area to another are a frequent cause of traffic jams. |
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| This type of cow is prized for its meat. It has a distinctive hump, slices of which are one of the delicacies served in meat restaurants. |
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| The cattle herders are known as 'Gauchos' and are skilful riders controlling herds of several thousand livestock at a time. |
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| The lead man blows a spiral horn which sounds like something between a Tibetan temple horn and a didgeridoo. For some reason the cows like to follow the sound. |
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| Calves which are too young to walk are brought in a cart behind. |