calf

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Bad news for cattle ranchers: A calf in southern Texas tested positive for the New World screwworm, the first detection of the fly-borne parasite in U.S. livestock in 60 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

For example, male belugas are noticeably larger than females, and females typically produce only one calf every few years.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

He did, however, recently order potato-egg-and-cheese breakfast tacos—no meat, and no side order of calf blood for dippin’ either.

From Slate • May 30, 2026

"This one's already a champion," smiles Seth, walking a young white Holstein calf on the halter.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

He couldn’t stand by and watch a horse colic or a cow labor with a breech calf even though it meant personal ruin.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen