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The walnut forests of southern Kyrgyzstan sprawl along the tops of steep hills. They are believed to be the largest natural walnut forest on earth.
Environment
Kyrgyzstan’s walnut forests dwindle with increased cattle farming, climate change
Forest firefighters work on a wildfire near the town of Jubrique, in Malaga province, Spain, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. 
Climate Change
‘Fire flocks’ of sheep and goats get deployed to help battle forest fires in Spain
A cow
Economics
The Quapaw tribe hopes a cattle slaughterhouse will provide jobs in rural Oklahoma
Wild horses.
Environment
The trouble with managing America’s wild horses
Karakachan dogs
US researchers hope more assertive, foreign dog breeds can protect livestock from wolves and bears
Chickens and other livestock grown without the use of antibiotics are a small but growing part of the U.S. market. Perdue is now the largest producer of antibiotic-free chicken in the country, and other big players in the food industry are following the l
Environment
Consumers are demanding antibiotic-free meat, and Big Food is starting to listen
Chickens and other livestock grown without the use of antibiotics are a small but growing part of the U.S. market. Perdue is now the largest producer of antibiotic-free chicken in the country, and other big players in the food industry are following the l
Environment
Consumers are demanding antibiotic-free meat, and Big Food is starting to listen
Red Poll cattle have been called in to help manage the species-rich meadows around Havering, England that are home to many wildflowers, bees and bird species.
Environment
New lawn ‘mooers’ keep the grass trimmed in East London’s parks
Steaks cooking in a skillet.
Environment
Yes, steak is expensive. But its true cost is even higher than you may think
Environment
There’s a new weapon in the battle against wildfires — goats
Health & Medicine
California takes a cue from Europe and considers tough rules to limit the spread of antibiotic-resistant bugs
Environment
That goat may be a whole lot smarter than it looks
Environment
That goat may be a whole lot smarter than it looks
Environment
China’s big hog farms pose a big antibiotic resistance risk
Development & Education
In Kenya, urban farming changing families’ reality
Health & Medicine
Resturant chain Chipotle backs FDA guidelines on animal antibiotic use
Environment
Brown Revolution: Preserving soil quality by changing grazing patterns
Livestock help the environment
Fighting burps helps the environment
Business, Economics and Jobs
Test tube sheep save endangered species
Environment
Alt-meat lunch: In the Netherlands, a lab for low-impact alternatives to livestock
Arts, Culture & Media
Farming Livestock in African Slums
Conflict & Justice
Gary the Goat Gets Day in Court
Goat Accents
Environment
Who Knew? Goats Have Accents Too
BirdNote® Consider the Ostrich
Texas Experiences Worst Drought on Record
Texas Experiences Worst Drought on Record
Wild Horses Spark Debate Among Wyoming Ranchers
Menagerie on Ice
How to Keep Your Animals Cool in the Heatwave
Manure Magic
Turkey Diversity
Guiding Urban Cowboys
The Grass is Greener
Antique Sheep
Texas Drought Update
A Better Pig Sty
Western Sprawl Alternative
This Winter’s Bison Plan
Livestock for Livelihoods
Nanny Goat Fire Control
Holistic Resource Management: Working on Common Ground
Pigs to People: Hog Farming Boom
Idaho Grazing Rights Chew New Turf
Sustainable Dairy Farming
Sustainable Dairy Farming
Buffalo Commons
Up on the Roof with Goats
E-I-E-I-Endangered
Manure Magic
Lower-Emitting Livestock
Math on the Range
E-I-E-I-Endangered?
Let’s Talk Turkey
Elk Farming or Hunting?
Natural Chickens
Grazing up the Land?
Grazing in the Grass
Running with Horses