TRAPPE, Md. – If you’re a suburban cowboy hankering to raise a herd and short on ranchland, mini-cattle may be for you. New breeds of pint-sized heifers and bulls are making it easier f… ...

Ten years ago, John and Kathleen Schmidt bought a few miniature Zebu cows and soon began raising the special breed.

Another factor driving the popularity is that most people don't have enough land for full-sized cattle, which need five acres for two cattle, compared to an acre for a pair of miniature cattle.

Sales of miniature highland cows have jumped by 30 per cent in a year, but a veterinarian says breeding smaller-than-normal animals prioritises looks over quality of life.

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.

This year, the biggest thing at the 2018 National Western Stock Show is also one of the smallest. Miniature zebu cattle will for the first time be showcased at the largest stock show on earth ...

WALTON, Ky. (WKRC) - There's unconditional love on a new miniature cattle farm. It's a local nonprofit giving people with special needs a way to learn about and bond with the animals.

Two young cows graze in a paddock of Bill Bryan's 50 acre spread in Trappe, Md. last month. If you're a suburban cowboy hankering to raise a herd and short on ranchland, mini-cattle may be for you ...