Sweetheart, the longhorn cow, gave birth on Monday to her 20th calf in 20 years. Jeff Ketcham, a rancher near Cheyenne, says not only is ...

When we think of cows, size might not be the first thing that comes to mind, while some of these cattle breeds are unusually small, some breeds are absolute giants. Across the world, several cow ...

These days, there’s growing interest in small-scale, sustainable farming– and as it turns out, tiny cows fit right in. Not just because they’re small, but because they actually make sense for people ...

Heritage chicken and cattle breeds are generally better suited to small-scale homesteads than many modern livestock breeds. Their tendency to be dual- or even triple-purpose breeds is a noted plus for ...

Though the first thought that may come to mind with the word "Watusi" is a crazy dance fad in the 1960s, that was just a frivolous flash-in-the-pan compared to what the Watusi cattle breed represents.

When you see Burt DeGroot’s cows for the first time, you might feel like you’re visiting a zoo. You’re not that far off. DeGroot, of Snohomish, owns a rare breed of cattle. Ancient white park cattle ...

Florida cracker horses are medium-sized but very strong horses that are agile around cattle. They're a mix of Spanish stock ...

Nebraska Extension Educator Aaron Berger says cow-calf producers have EPDs and index tools to make genetic selection decisions related to traits that impact productivity and longevity. Identifying and ...

Miniature cattle are a preferred choice for farmers who have small farms or those who indulge in farming as a side activity. Most miniature breeds are of quiet temperament and, therefore, are easier ...

When an 800-pound cow stares you down, you take notice. When she's a new mother with a pair of two-foot horns pointed in your direction because you're a bit closer to her calf than she likes, you ...