Because of extensive cattle production methods, large areas in the colony's interior were settled.

Cattle production was much less manpower-intensive than farming, which was ideal with the reduced population.

Affected mammals include cattle, sheep, goats, antelope, and buffalo, but the disease has the biggest economic impact on cattle production in affected areas.

As a result, there has been a significant increase in agricultural and cattle production.

Grain and cattle production are the major economic activities in the high plains of the northern region.