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POCATELLO — While a relatively new phenomenon, miniature breeds of cattle are rising in popularity due to their compatibility with small acreage farms. Some miniature breeds, such as Dexter and ...

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, ...

Dexter cattle, even bulls such as this one, are easy to handle and cheap to feed. Two Dexters can be bred at different times to produce a year-round supply of milk for about as much money and care as ...

In 1975, Dexter cattle were placed on the world's rare and endangered list. There were fewer than 250 of the small animals, whose ancestry can be traced back to Ireland in the 1700s. The numbers have ...

They require less fuel, don't need as much space and are easier to handle. Think of miniature cattle as compact cars. When Charles Townson began looking for cattle to raise, he discovered Dexters. The ...

The Columbus Zoo is mourning the loss of their mini-dexter cow, Ginny.The zoo said Ginny died suddenly last week.Her care team noticed she was bloated and uncomfortable and notified the health team ...

Most people see cows as large, placid animals grazing in a pasture, but not all cows fit that image. Some are petite enough ...

Cayenne wed Rose Petal Saturday, Sept. 19, ‘Marryin’ Blair Kirby officiated. Salem’s Annual Pet Fair always features an animal wedding. Kirby who is Salem Animal Control Officer, writes the tongue-in ...

RUPERT - Small enough for even a "little bit" to handle, Dexter cattle are starting to look like a big opportunity for more Idahoans. Idaho's first Purebred Dexter Cattle Association of North America ...