sheep

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Three months after state vets seized and killed hundreds of his sheep to stamp out an ongoing pox pandemic, Kostas Theofilou fights back tears as he gazes at his empty stable.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The land abutting the Pinto Mountains Wilderness is also home to badgers, bighorn sheep and Mojave fringe-toed lizards.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

From August 2024 to early March, more than 480,000 sheep and goats have been slaughtered because of the pandemic, mainly in central and northern Greece.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

But some parents have said the scheme needs updating as only products from cows, goats and sheep are eligible and each school decides whether to offer alternatives.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

“I guess that’s cool. But bears and sheep are mammals. Alex is too. And you’re a mammal. It’s not that impressive.”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas