herd

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According to an online FAQ, that decision stemmed from the death of two older herd members — Jewel and Shaunzi — who were euthanized in 2023 and 2024, respectively, for age-related health reasons.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Gallagher has moved to a regenerative approach to grass-growing for his 70-strong suckler herd.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Israeli dairy and fruit farmer Tommy Kurlender refused to abandon his herd during the last war with Hezbollah, and vowed he would again stay put this time around.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

The smallest cattle herd in 75 years has driven up the cost of purchasing cattle from ranchers, squeezing meatpackers’ profits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

It was the largest creature of the herd; it had come not from the island but from the sky over the water.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell