calves

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Male calves are sent away to become beef or other meat-based products, such as pet food.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

In March 2025, it moved the first wild caribou to its new breeding center—and by June, some adorable calves had been born.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

On a year-over-year basis, the increase was led by gold, silver and platinum-group metal ores, followed by conventional and synthetic crude oil, and cattle and calves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the population has declined by more than half since 2016, and sightings of calves have become rare.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

My heart caught in my throat—the water that had covered my ankles was now to the middle of my calves.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles