Tag: cattle

The idea of a flock of vultures carrying off a cow may seem like some ridiculous fantasy, but as black vultures expand northward into the United States, it may not...

Every domesticated animal on the planet has roots that trace back to a once-wild ancestor. Chickens are derived from red junglefowl. Holstein cattle were once aurochs, an extinct ox. But...

The best way to eliminate brucellosis-infected remains before they can infect nearby moose, elk or cattle may be simple: just eat it. Brucellosis is a major problem in western states....

Rabies appears to be on the rise among cattle in Texas. Biologists believe the disease, which can spread quickly through herds, is being spread by skunks. The College of Veterinary...

Scientists in Alberta are looking at the risk of disease transmission between elk (Cervus canadensis) and cattle and how it can be minimized. “Livestock management that minimizes the risk of...

A pair of Mexican wolves (Canis lupus baileyii) are undergoing testing to see if they are responsible for a string of livestock deaths in southwestern New Mexico. The two female...