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Holstein cows

Scientists develop a hornless Holstein using ‘gene editing.’ Are you ready to eat it?

Health

By swapping in a gene from a hornless cow breed, scientists have created hornless Holstein cattle — and a new twist in the debate around GMO foods.

Jagger, a three year old Irish setter, died shortly after competing at Britain's elite Crufts dog show.

An alleged murder mystery shocks the dog show world

Culture
Red jungle fowl

Scientists pinpoint the origins of human influence on everything from chickens to chili peppers

Environment
Red jungle fowl

Scientists pinpoint the origins of human influence on everything from chickens to chili peppers

Environment

Affenpinscher Named Banana Joe Wins Westminster Dog Show

British Dog Breeds ‘At Risk Of Extinction’

Environment

British dog breeds such as the English Setter are being pushed towards extinction by the growing popularity of more exotic dogs such as Chihuahuas, new figures suggest.

Breeding greyhounds

Arts, Culture & Media

For the Geo Quiz we are looking for a European country that is renowned for its breeding of greyhounds.

The World

China coal baron buys pricey puppy

Business, Economics and Jobs

A multimillionaire coal baron in China has paid around $1.5 million for an 11-month-old Tibetan Mastiff puppy named Big Splash. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Malcolm Moore, the Shanghai correspondent for London’s Daily Telegraph.

Turkey Diversity

Host Steve Curwood speaks with Don Bixby, executive directorof the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy, about some of the problems with current turkey breeding practices. The problem is overbreeding, which is diminishing genetic diversity.

Protecting Hybrids

Commentator Alston Chase questions the wisdom of including species on the endangered protection list which are genetic hybrids.