calf

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Bad news for cattle ranchers: A calf in southern Texas tested positive for the New World screwworm, the first detection of the fly-borne parasite in U.S. livestock in 60 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

For example, male belugas are noticeably larger than females, and females typically produce only one calf every few years.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

He did, however, recently order potato-egg-and-cheese breakfast tacos—no meat, and no side order of calf blood for dippin’ either.

From Slate • May 30, 2026

Some dairy farms send calves out to third-party calf ranches for rearing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“Allow me to present my colleague, Dr. Lumley,” he would announce to a lame horse or a colicky calf.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood