Producing efficient cattle that finish off forage alone has become a mission for many extensive beef farmers seeking to improve profit margins. Shropshire mixed farmer Helen Forsyth believes smaller ...

SACRAMENTO — Ranchettes have replaced working ranches in much of California, and now there are pint-sized cows to match. In the past two years, Bev Boriolo, 72, and her husband, Don, have built a herd ...

They have fertilized miniature Hereford embryos implanted in standard-size cows to help boost their numbers. They're planning to offer 50 head in what they describe as the world's first Miniature ...

Breeds like Miniature Highlands, Miniature Herefords, and Dexters didn’t just pop up overnight. Their histories are as varied as their appearances, with some, like the Dexter, dating back centuries, ...