A quick sale through a broker minimizes outlays on fodder, water,
and hired labour. However, even dilaal have little control over external events that can
greatly affect the market and the demand for animals. For example, when there is an
unexpected glut of animals on the Nairobi market from neighbouring countries, such as
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Tanzania and Ethiopia, Somalia-based traders may have to wait several days in Garissa
before transporting cattle down country.