AdvertisementDrought Puts Texas Ranchers, And Cattle, At RiskAugust 26, 2011Wade GoodwynfacebookEmailCattle use a tree for shade near Canadian, Texas, in late July, with temperatures rising above 100 degrees. A severe drought has caused shortages of grass, hay and water in most of Texas, forcing ranchers to thin their herds or risk losing their cattle to the drought. (Getty Images)