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Miniature cattle

Place of Origin Varies
Origin Miniature cattle are cattle that are below 46 inches high. They are popular as they do not produce as much methane and are cheaper to feed.
Purpose Pet, milk, beef and light draft (work).
Appearance The popularity of miniature cattle is on the rise due to their compatibility with small acreage farms. Miniature breeds were created by "breeding down" or selecting the smallest stock from established breeds like Angus and Hereford. Many miniature breeds were created in the last 2 decades by crossing Dexters with other breeds, to create color variations and breed types that fulfill a range of purposes in the miniature cattle world.
As with full size cattle, miniature breeds commonly have registries formed by networks of breeders, and these organizations maintain the pedigree records and promote the individual breed.
Miniature cattle are typically between 36-46 inches (90–120 cm) in height (cow and bulls). There are also breeds, such as Shetland, that are small but perhaps not quite miniature. There has been a recent increase in the breeding and popularity of miniature cattle due to their economic benefits. A person's choice in breeds is often based on the suitability for the climate, terrain, the purpose of the animal (pet, milk, beef, draft-work) and just personal preference based on the aesthetic qualities of the breed. Some of the older breeds represent a unique gene pool that is being lost through specialization of commercial cattle, and this also creates a market among genetic preservationists.
Horns Varies
Other Considerations The following are examples of miniature breeds that have individual breed organizations;
Dexter
Lowline
Miniature Hereford
Miniature Jersey
Miniature Zebu
There are also 26 breeds of miniature cattle recognized by the International Miniature Cattle Breeders Society and Registry, a private company dedicated to the recording of miniature cattle;
American Beltie ("Mini-Cookie")
Auburnshire
Australian Kyrhet
Miniature Angus
Barbee
Belmont (Irish Jersey)
Black Baldie
Burienshire
Covingtonshire
Dexter
Belted Milking Dexter
Durham/Shorthorn
Four Breed Grad-Wohl
Five Breed Grad-Wohl
Galloway
Happy Mountain
Hereford
Highland
Lessor Jersey
Belted Lessor Jersey
Kentshire
Red Kentshire
Kingshire
Panda
Zebu
Miniature Texas Longhorn
Open Breeds
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