The only difference between a Hereford and a miniature Hereford is the height and overall size. The miniature Hereford was developed over the last 30 years by selective breeding of stock that was ...

Miniature cattle are booming in popularity, in part because of what rancher Erin Doguet calls a “social media frenzy.” ... One owner, Anita Faucett, has miniature Herefords and Highlands, ...

GREENWICH, N.Y. — Tiny but mighty, miniature cows have captured the hearts of farmers, homesteaders, and animal lovers alike. With their compact frames, gentle dispositions, and undeniable charm ...

The Petersens’ mini-Herefords, with their white faces and rounded auburn-hued bodies, weigh in at a dainty 500 to 700 pounds, compared with 1,300 pounds or more for their heftier brethren.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Ranchettes have replaced working ranches in much of California, and now there are pint-sized cows to match. In the past two years, Bev Boriolo, 72, and her husband, Don, have ...

SAN ANTONIO – A unique breed of cattle is growing in popularity at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. Miniature Hereford cattle are considerably smaller than regular Herefords and are a ...

More than 300 cattle that seem small compared to other breeds are typically shown during the Stock Show, including American Aberdeen, about 48 inches at the shoulder, and miniature Hereford, about ...

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

SACRAMENTO — Ranchettes have replaced working ranches in much of California, and now there are pint-sized cows to match. In the past two years, Bev Boriolo, 72, and her husband, Don, have built ...

While the mini Herefords feature the same red and white coats as the full-size Herefords, they are about two-thirds their height. On average, they are 1 metre tall and weigh 300–400 kilograms.

Miniature Herefords stand at just 3ft 5in tall and reared on the Chater Valley Farm in Pilton, Somerset. The cows were bred for their size by Farmer Malcolm Gough, 66, and his wife Lesley, 54.