livestock
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Asked whether Wales could see badger culling in future in response to bovine TB he said he agreed with Wales' TB Programme Board that the disease should be addressed "in wildlife" as well as livestock.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The ship was carrying livestock "when a fire reportedly broke out onboard, forcing the crew to abandon ship before the vessel sank," Vanguard said.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Horses and livestock need their troughs filled daily, forecasters said, as consumption can double in the heat.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Soaring cattle prices continue to weigh on Tyson Foods’ TSN -0.61%decrease; red down pointing triangle bottom line, as the meatpacking giant tries to offset rising livestock costs through higher profits from its chicken business.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
Lest these conclusions be misinterpreted, we should end this chapter with caveats against exaggerating two points: peoples’ readiness to accept better crops and livestock, and the constraints imposed by locally available wild plants and animals.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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The United States
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