Dexters are the smallest British breed, with cows standing up to 3ft 6in at the shoulder. They’re not, however, the obvious smallholder’s cow, as they can be lively to handle. The solidly built ...

British scientists are investigating whether replacing traditional breeds of cow with a “double muscled” breed could be better for the environment. Cattle farming is a major source of ...

Rare Welsh cattle whose heritage date back more than 1,000 years are at risk of dying out, a survival trust says. The Ancient ...

Cattle and humans have an intertwined history; people have been raising cattle for meat and hides for thousands of years.

Until 2009 no other breed of cow has been allowed into Jersey since before the French Revolution.The Herd Book was established in 1866 to record pedigree and progeny; a 'foundation stock' was ...