NEW YORK (AP) — They’re adorable. They require less food and space. And without much coaxing, they might help cut the grass. Americans are showing more interest in owning miniature cows, goats, ...

Hundreds of years ago, before they were commonly accepted as household companions and members of the family, dogs served many practical roles around the homestead or farm; they were bred for herding, ...

The US has billions of farm animals, many of which are unaccustomed to high temperatures and are suffering from the ongoing droughts and scorchers of late. Global warming is wreaking havoc on ...

Scientists have come up with a system of measuring animal welfare that enables reliable comparison across different types of pig farming. Cambridge University scientists have come up with a system of ...