The article highlights a significant decline in Ukraine's live cattle trade in the first three quarters of 2024, as reported by the State Customs Service. Exports of live cattle dropped by 17.5% compared to the same period in 2023, totaling $19.3 million, with Lebanon and Jordan as the main buyers. Meanwhile, imports decreased by 9.1% to 470 tons, despite Ukrainian farmers increasing their spending by 11.1%, reaching $3 million. The primary sources of live cattle imports were the Czech Republic, Denmark, and Lithuania.