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Mini-Cattle Are New Cash Cow

Downsized breeds are new industry craze

By Caroline Zimmerman,  Newser User

Posted Sep 24, 2007 10:50 AM CDT

(Newser) – Americans may still like their burgers supersized, but the latest rage in the cattle industry is mini-cows. With smaller ranches on the rise, growers are looking for animals that suit a limited acreage. They're often kept as pets or sustainable lawn-mowers that make the rounds...   Read full story »

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