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Montana man used animal tissue and testicles to breed 'giant' sheep for sale to hunting preserves

Mar. 13, 2024 21:28 PM EDT

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Montana rancher illegally used tissue and testicles from wild sheep killed by hunters in central Asia and the U.S. to breed “giant” hybrid sheep for sale to private hunting preserves in Texas, according to court documents and federal prosecutors. Arthur...

A ship carrying thousands of livestock returns to Australia after month-long ordeal

Feb. 02, 2024 04:04 AM EST

PERTH, Australia (AP) — A ship carrying thousands of livestock that has been stranded at sea for almost a month has finally docked in Australia, where welfare concerns mean some of the animals are expected to be offloaded. About 16,500 sheep and cattle have been stowed on the MV...