TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The U.S. government is preparing to breed billions of flies and dump them out of airplanes over Mexico ...

The Miniature Hereford Breeders Association held its Junior Nationals show in Lubbock, TX, where participants from across the ...

In this undated photo provided by The Panama-United States Commission for the Eradication and Prevention of Cattle Screwworms ...

Amidst the focus on high-yield foreign breeds, India's native cattle are vital for small farmers. Breeds like Tharparkar, ...

An adorable video of people caring for one of the smallest cow breeds in the world- Pungarun- is going viral on social media, ...

This event not only allows for children to showcase their cattle, but also learn more about them and hopefully grow a career in agriculture.

Since the late 1970s, dedicated farmers have worked to preserve the breed, and the Ancient Cattle of Wales Society (Gwartheg Hynafol Cymru) was founded in 1981 to support this effort. The society ...

Full miniature cattle are defined as those below 42 inches at the hip when fully grown, while mid-size miniatures are up to 48 inches, said Gradwohl, who registers 26 miniature breeds.

Richard H. Gradwohl, who has developed a number of small breeds at his Happy Mountain Miniature Cattle Farm in Covington, Wash., said six niche markets have developed for the miniature breeds.

Vechur cow of Kerala, India is the smallest cattle breed in the world. Its milk, A2 beta-casein rich is easy to digest and comes with a variety of health benefits. Vechur cows have proven to be a ...

Miniature cattle, for instance, can still tip the scales at 500 pounds or so, and even “mini” pigs are usually heavier than 100 pounds when full-grown — proportions potential owners need to ...