TRAPPE, Md. — New breeds of pint-sized heifers and bulls are making it easier for farmers with limited space to raise cattle for milk, meat or just fun. On Bill Bryan’s 50-acre spread on Maryland’s ...
Miniature pigs and miniature horses are well-known pets that offer unusual and adorable companionship, but the increasingly common miniature bovine is also making an entrance to the modern ...
TRAPPE, Md. – If you're a suburban cowboy hankering to raise a herd and short on ranch land, mini-cattle may be for you. New breeds of pint-sized heifers and bulls are making it easier for small ...
PUEBLO, Colo., Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Two Colorado men have found that raising mini Zebus, a breed of dwarf cattle, results in both requests for the cattle as pets and jokes from fellow ranchers. Fred ...
TROY, Texas (KWTX) - Pearly Ranch Miniature Cattle Co. in Troy, a ranch that is thriving in the miniature cow business, is sharing its beloved animals in an effort to help its community navigate a ...
The rise in popularity of miniature cows is due to a number of reasons, including their manageable size, affectionate nature, and suitability for smaller spaces. Unlike standard-sized cattle, ...
Ten years ago, John and Kathleen Schmidt bought a few miniature Zebu cows and soon began raising the special breed. "They are very intelligent. When you go out with the little calves, they look right ...
POCATELLO — While a relatively new phenomenon, miniature breeds of cattle are rising in popularity due to their compatibility with small acreage farms. Some miniature breeds, such as Dexter and ...
This year, the biggest thing at the 2018 National Western Stock Show is also one of the smallest. Miniature zebu cattle will for the first time be showcased at the largest stock show on earth.
Poppy and Petunia are the funniest gals! If this doesn't put a smile on your face, we're not sure anything will. Miniature cows Poppy and Petunia are professionals at wooing viewers with their ...
THIRUVANANDHAPURAM, India - Worsening heat, fodder shortages and the threat of drought are forcing many hard-hit dairy farmers in the Anantapur area of India's southern Kerala state to reduce their ...