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.

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.

Once a niche novelty, miniature cattle are now becoming a mainstay of modern small-scale agriculture. With their compact size, gentle nature, and undeniable appeal, these pint-sized cows are popping u ...

Miniature Cattle Have Ambled Into Our Hearts and Onto Our Modest Acreages They’re cute, they’re charismatic, and they’re lil’. But these “posh pets” are still a lot of work.

Vechur cow of Kerala, India is the smallest cattle breed in the world. Its milk, A2 beta-casein rich is easy to digest and comes with a variety of health benefits.

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,” ...

Especially on family-owned farms and in small herds, cattle breeds can differ greatly depending on their region. These local breeds are often better adapted to their ecosystem’s temperature and food ...

Sales of miniature highland cows have jumped by 30 per cent in a year, but a veterinarian says breeding smaller-than-normal animals prioritises looks over quality of life.