It took thousands of years to develop the world’s extraordinary range of domesticated farm animals – an estimated 8,800 livestock breeds across 38 farmed species. But this diversity is dwindling fast.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. UK cattle farmer Alex Birch has announced plans to breed uglier cattle to stop the hordes of influencers from harassing them for ...

Australian Cattle Dogs were bred for work during the 1800s and they needed to be strong and agile. It’s why they have such well-conditioned muscles and a quick pace – great attributes when seeking to ...

Of the various Sanga-descended breeds we now have in South Africa, the Tuli is an established, reliable breed known for its ...

Criollo cattle have been in Latin America for hundreds of years, having originally been brought to the New World from Spain on the second voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1493. Having been ...

Cows with the slick gene have sleek, short hair that helps keep them cool. T.A. Olson via the USDA Farmers across the world are breeding cows with a mutation that gives them a higher heat tolerance—an ...

The best farm dog does far more than guard a barn. The right breed helps herd cattle, protect livestock, deter predators, and ...