calves

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“He told me I had to get my calves stronger if I wanted to be great,” James said, smiling at the thought of those conversations from years ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Beef production reached 706,296 tonnes in the quarter ending June 2025, while the gross value of cattle and calves slaughtered totaled $4.9 billion.

From Science Daily • Jan. 12, 2026

She said it would be high risk for the cow as well as the calves.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

"Craig had just turned 54 years old. He led a long life and no doubt fathered many calves," said the Amboseli Trust for Elephants in its farewell message.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

His long coat danced as his calves hit it, and his dark hair shone in the torchlight.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack