Miniature cattle, which often are 500 to 700 pounds, provide enough meat to last six months for a family of four. That’s just about the freezer shelf life of beef, Bryan said.

The panda cow --an uncommon cross-breed -- was worked on for 44 years by Richard Gradwohl, a Covington, Wash., farmer who used eight different miniature cows to create the new breed.

Small-scale, sustainable farming is gaining traction, and miniature cows are proving to be a valuable asset. These manageable ...

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.

More than 300 cattle that seem small compared to other breeds are typically shown during the Stock Show, including American Aberdeen, about 48 inches at the shoulder, and miniature Hereford, about ...

Full miniature cattle are defined as those below 42 inches at the hip when fully grown, while mid-size miniatures are up to 48 inches, said Gradwohl, who registers 26 miniature breeds.

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, ...

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 ...

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,” ...

Miniature zebu, one of the world’s smallest cow breeds, at East Texas State Fair. Published 11:48 pm Wednesday, September 27, 2017 ...