breeding

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When feed costs become unsustainable, farmers may be forced to kill or sell off the breeding cows and sows that represent the future of the food supply.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

He supplements his income by breeding: In the opening chapter, Muthammai, a woman with a genetic defect, gives birth to her 18th child.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Scott’s group ranked the Tulsa Zoo among the 10 worst zoos for elephants last year, claiming it suffers from overcrowding and a breeding program with a checkered history.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

She laid blame on social media, saying the internet was a "breeding ground" that made it possible for major powers to persuade people to "engage in espionage and spread propaganda" in exchange for payment.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

She rented a house, cultivated a large garden, and plunged into the work of discovering and breeding caterpillars.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman