Meet the world’s smallest cows and why farmers love them

Small cows are gaining traction for sustainable, small-scale farming due to their practicality and hardiness. Breeds like ...
Dairy Herd

The Impact of Low Trace Minerals in Cattle May Be Bigger Than You Expect

Analysis of almost 1,500 liver samples from beef and dairy cattle reveals persistent trace mineral deficiencies affecting ...
Forbes

Oregon Wraps Little Dairies In Red Tape To Keep Big Dairy Happy

Sarah King at her small dairy in Oregon. Sarah King keeps three cows on her small farm in Oregon, each named for Disney princesses: Elsa, Raya, and Mulan. She milks two of them at a time and sells the ...
The Boston Globe

When making beer benefits the cows at small N.E. dairy farms, everyone wins

A typical work day for Rhode Island dairy farmer Maggie LaPrise starts before sunrise and, depending on the time of year, lasts until well after dark. “I usually get to the farm around 5:30 [a.m.],” ...