Dogs have a measurable ability to read human emotion, and research consistently shows that interacting with dogs lowers ...

The beef many of us enjoy today is a result of years of selecting superior animals that deliver a more consistent product.

A genetic study shows how human breeding choices influence ear length in dogs and why those traits persist across breeds.

The role for which a dog was bred—say retrieving birds—is reflected in their brain structure, according to a study of 33 breeds.

In a remarkable stride toward environmental sustainability, farmers are actively engaged in the practice of selective cow breeding, aiming to reduce methane emissions and thereby reaffirming their ...