When it comes to alternative pets for farmers, miniature cows top the list. Unlike full-size cattle, these smaller farm animals require less space, are more docile, and easier to manage while still ...

TRAPPE, Md. 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 ...

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 ...

As the economy slows, businesses are cutting back, including cattle farmers. They're downsizing as feed becomes more expensive. But they're not shrinking their herds. They're shrinking the cows. The ...