KELLEY - Jason Mishler has been raising miniature Herefords since 2004 in southwestern Story County and found them to be the perfect fit for his small farm. There are many benefits of raising smaller breeds of cattle, such as the Miniature Hereford, including less feed and pasture and they are easier to handle and care … Continue reading Smaller cattle fit farmer’s operation, easier on pastures
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Halter breaking cattle
At Chandler Herefords, they halter break all of the bulls for sale each year and all of the breeding replacement heifers going back into the herd. The procedure is as follows: Separate cows from calves Pen all calves tight enough such that they can't run while each calf receives a halter Calves with halters to … Continue reading Halter breaking cattle
MOOOOVE over, big guys: Fans tout beef in pint-sized package
Cherri said the popularity of mini cattle is growing for a variety of other reasons: low feed cost and less labor means better cost efficiency, more meat can be produced overall from each acre, and people having smaller acreages to work with. All of the miniature cattle on Splitt Creek Ranch are registered American Herefords, … Continue reading MOOOOVE over, big guys: Fans tout beef in pint-sized package
Miniature Herefords in the snow
We are often asked what weather conditions mini Herefords can tolerate. We thought we would share these photos that Jennie Menzies (Perian Miniature Herefords) took of her animals.
Luna the show jumping cow
One enterprising German teenager refused to give up her dream when her parents said she couldn't have a horse. Regina Mayer, the 15-year-old bovine showjumper, grabbed the bull by the horns and spent two years training Luna, the family's cow, to clear fences. Click here for the Youtube video of Luna!
Australian Miniature Hereford Breeders Network 