1.   And not everyone believes a contraction in herd sizes has started.

2.   At the same time, the average herd size has increased, leaving fewer owners of more hogs.

3.   Culling is part of a cycle in Texas, where ranchers match herd size with available grass and water and live with an ever-present threat of drought.

4.   Further adding to available supplies is an increase in the herd size as lower feed costs increase the profitability of raising animals to slaughter weight.

5.   The expected herd size would be a record for the date, analysts said.

6.   The elder Turner estimates his bison operations are already among the largest in market value and herd size.

7.   With herd sizes increasing, the territorial battle between deer and suburbanites is also increasing.

8.   The government on Thursday suspended a program to sell off thousands of elephants and buffaloes so it can investigate alleged fraud in past sales and check herd sizes.