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Fences are an effective stationary method of corralling livestock, but their sharp borders can create sudden changes in native grassland vegetation and the pollinators and birds that live there.

After Europeans arrived and pushed west, the cowboys roamed free, herding cattle over the boundless plains. But settlers needed fences, not least to keep those free-roaming cattle from trampling ...

The livestock is eating front yard landscaping, leaving behind stains on the sidewalk, and there’s fear someone could get hurt if they're not dealt with soon.

The Sacramento-based California Cattlemen’s Association argued that removing the fence will lead to more conflict between the cattle and elk as they fight for food and water. One rancher’s ...

During extreme cold, cattle need more energy just to maintain body heat. Windbreaks are a key tool in helping livestock cope ...

He did not think he and the cattle were actually trespassing when they entered the park, because they simply had access through the unfenced portion. “The fence is not there and the grass looks ...