There is usually a number of reasons that any outfit decides to disperse. I am sure that the Han-du decision is based on several reasons as well. The drought may have been a factor, but it may not have even been a consideration. I'm sure they have legitamite reasons and we have to respect their decisions. Their herd is a small herd, and I think the kids are now grown and possibly not at home now, so that alone may be one of the factors in the decision. Dispersals do not necessarily mean a firm is gone for good. I have seen several operations disperse and come back into a breed ( or different breed) after a few years away. I know that there have been many dispersal decisions brought on by the drought which is probably an economic decision, but as far as I know, they haven't stopped making cows and I am sure that when times get better, many of these outfits will be back in the business. It is unfortunate and kinda sad, but Mother Nature can be a wicked old woman at times.