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 ...

ROY, Washington — 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 ...

NEW YORK (AP) — They’re adorable. They require less food and space. And without much coaxing, they might help cut the grass. Americans are showing more interest in owning miniature cows, goats, ...

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, ...

As a general rule, baby cows are adorable. When they grow bigger, they may lose some of that cute factor. Walk around Rick Robbins' yard in Leelanau County, Michigan, and you'll see all kinds of ...

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 ...

My fantasies of miniature-cattle ownership are simple and pure. I dream of taking my cow to the grocery store on a harness so she can peruse the low-hanging greens, of going to the dog park and ...

The rise in popularity of miniature cows is due to a number of reasons, including their manageable size, affectionate nature, and suitability for smaller spaces. Unlike standard-sized cattle, ...

“Peanut,” left, a miniature Panda cow, grazesnear his mother, “Midget,” right, on the farm of John Bartheld in Roy, Wash. Bartheld has been breeding miniature cows on his farm for seven years, hoping ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Adorable, long-haired mini cows in various colors gallop along on their squat legs, following their dinner and trying pretty ...

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 ...