Rose, a Hereford at Smithsonian Kids’ Farm, dies at 19

By Valerie Bonk
July 25, 2022 | 1:06 PM

The 19-year-old Hereford at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Kids’ Farm has been euthanized.

Zookeepers said they noticed that Rose had a persistent cough and wasn’t moving or eating as much as normal. So they started observing her closely for several weeks.

An exam by a veterinarian revealed that she had fluid in her chest and lesions on her lungs, according to a statement from the zoo.

Veterinarians treated Rose with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications, but her condition did not improve, according to the zoo.

Rose, a Hereford at the Kids’ Zoo, was euthanized at the age of 19 after an illness. (Courtesy Smithsonian鈥檚 National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute)

Staff at the zoo decided to euthanize Rose when her condition did not improve.

The median life expectancy for female Hereford cows is about 18 years, according to the zoo.

A final pathology report will provide more information in the coming weeks.

Rose is remembered by zookeepers for her “sweet and independent personality.” She was the oldest in her herd and enjoyed frolicking in the grass with the younger heifers. Those included a 3-year-old Hereford named Willow and a 4-year-old Holstein named Magnolia.

Zookeepers said they would find Rose and Magnolia resting together and grooming each other.

While cattle are referred to as cows, the term “cow” specifically describes an adult female who has birthed a calf, according to the zoo.

Fired opinion writer still waiting for call from Washington Post after arbitrator ordered reinstatement, back pay

By Neal Augenstein
August 25, 2026 | 1:59 PM

Several days after an arbitrator ordered the Washington Post to reinstate fired opinion writer Karen Attiah, she told 小萝莉影视 she's still hasn't gotten a phone call about returning to work. "I'm waiting to hear from the Washington Post as of this morning," Attiah said. "I'm willing to go back to the work that I was doing as a columnist and as a writer particularly focused on race, gender and international rights." A Thursday ruling by arbitrator Sarah Miller Espinosa said the newspaper did not have sufficient cause to fire Attiah over social media posts about violent white men following last year's killing of Charlie Kirk, and ordered the Post to award Attiah full back pay and lost benefits. "So, the Washington Post has its marching orders, let's see if they follow them," said Attiah, who described her reaction to arbitrator's ruling as "vindicated, slightly tired, really happy about the decision and reinstatement, plus back pay, of course."