cattle

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JBS’s Greeley plant can slaughter about 6,000 cattle a day, representing roughly 5% of U.S. beef-processing capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

A recent New York Times report found that the suspected hideout in Ecuador was actually a rural cattle and dairy farm, and residents reported harsh treatment by Colombian forces during the raid.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

His father and uncles were in the cattle business, but it was soon apparent that young Larry, who was slight and frail, had no future in ranching.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Darrell George Crofts was born Aug. 14, 1938, in Cisco, Texas, where his father was a cattle rancher.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

They tried offering me cows: Our people believe even an infant understands about the cattle.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola