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 ...

The Jessen family’s farm is different from its western Weld County neighbors. The rarest animals on their farm are not the marsupials – a red kangaroo and a wallaby – they keep in a pen in their yard, ...

Small-scale, sustainable farming is gaining traction, and miniature cows are proving to be a valuable asset. These manageable and efficient breeds, like the Vechur and Miniature Zebu, are well-suited ...

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 farmers to raise ...

Miniature cattle are exactly what they sound like: scaled-down versions of standard cattle breeds. They’re bred to be smaller in stature while still retaining the traits of their full-sized ...

Over the last few years, conversations about livestock have started shifting. It’s not just about how much milk or meat a breed can give anymore. With climate change, land loss, and the need for more ...

ROY, Wash. — John Bartheld has been breeding miniature cows on his farm for seven years, hoping to recreate black and white markings in the pattern of a panda to make a “panda cow.” He succeeded on ...

These are enchanting images that captivate social media: miniature cows so small they roam the house like cats and even lie on the bed. The photos come from India, where the Punganur breed is native.

The Fleckvieh is the second-largest dairy breed in the world and one of Europe’s oldest according to an online publication, The Organic Farmer. According to the Daily Nation, Fleckviehs are highly ...