Over the last few years, conversations about livestock have started shifting. It’s not just about how much milk or meat a ...

Small-breed cattle range in weight from 500 to 800 pounds. In general, a miniature milk cow is a third to half the size of the standard milk cow.

GREENWICH, N.Y. — Tiny but mighty, miniature cows have captured the hearts of farmers, homesteaders, and animal lovers alike. With their compact frames, gentle dispositions, and undeniable charm ...

Cows have played an important role in human agriculture and culture for thousands of years. Among a variety of breeds, some cows are popular for their small size and exceptional characteristics.

Miniature breeds such as Dexter can be an attractive option for a number of reasons. The cattle can produce meat, milk and can also be used as oxen.

Miniature Cattle Have Ambled Into Our Hearts and Onto Our Modest Acreages ... and can even be fatal for calves if two carriers breed. Doguet’s cows, which are all between 42 and 45 inches tall, ...

This past summer, at the tender age of 7, she showed a miniature Hereford named Daisy at the open class show at her county fair in Indiana. “By the time she gets to 4-H, she’ll be very experienced,” ...