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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.

Kyrgyzstan’s walnut forests dwindle with increased cattle farming, climate change

Environment

Climate change and increased cattle farming have created intense pressure on Kyrgyzstan’s walnut forest — the largest one on Earth. A new app helps herders to better monitor and manage their pastures in an effort to protect the walnut forests.

Forest firefighters work on a wildfire near the town of Jubrique, in Malaga province, Spain, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. 

‘Fire flocks’ of sheep and goats get deployed to help battle forest fires in Spain

Climate Change
A cow

The Quapaw tribe hopes a cattle slaughterhouse will provide jobs in rural Oklahoma

Economics
Wild horses.

The trouble with managing America’s wild horses

Environment
Karakachan dogs

US researchers hope more assertive, foreign dog breeds can protect livestock from wolves and bears

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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

Consumers are demanding antibiotic-free meat, and Big Food is starting to listen

Environment

The US government has been slow to respond to the health threat posed by the widespread use of antibiotics in livestock. But consumer concern about antibiotic resistance is growing, and that’s leading some US companies to start changing their ways.

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

Consumers are demanding antibiotic-free meat, and Big Food is starting to listen

Environment

The US government has been slow to respond to the health threat posed by the widespread use of antibiotics in livestock. But consumer concern about antibiotic resistance is growing, and that’s leading some US companies to start changing their ways.

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.

New lawn ‘mooers’ keep the grass trimmed in East London’s parks

Environment

The town council in Havering, England, has turned to cows instead of lawnmowers to keep parks and other green spaces neat and trim. Locals say traditional grazing promotes biodiversity and could save half a million dollars over 10 years.The town council in Havering, England, has turned to cows instead of lawnmowers to keep parks and other green spaces neat and trim. Locals say traditional grazing promotes biodiversity and could save half a million dollars over 10 years.

Steaks cooking in a skillet.

Yes, steak is expensive. But its true cost is even higher than you may think

Environment

Is it time to seriously consider a change in your diet? A new study says beef production is a huge resource hog and major polluter — even when compared to producing poultry and eggs.Is it time to seriously consider a change in your diet? A new study says beef production is a huge resource hog and major polluter — even when compared to producing poultry and eggs.

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There’s a new weapon in the battle against wildfires — goats

Environment

Sometimes the best solution to a problem is natural. With wildfires, for example, there’s a new effort to let four-legged critters do their thing to keep the fires at bay.

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