When we think of cows, size might not be the first thing that comes to mind, while some of these cattle breeds are unusually small, some breeds are absolute giants. Across the world, several cow ...

Nevan McKiernan speaks to some of the Irish Simmental breeders whose cattle have bred champions and high-sellers in the UK in ...

Sometimes it can be hard to make up your mind. Do you want a sandwich or a salad for lunch today? Tough decision: both have their ups and downs. But one cow from Lincolnshire, in eastern England, has ...

Heritage chicken and cattle breeds are generally better suited to small-scale homesteads than many modern livestock breeds. Their tendency to be dual- or even triple-purpose breeds is a noted plus for ...

Guernsey cattle are strong milking cows, but are a heritage livestock breed that is rapidly dwindling in its population numbers. They are considered one of the more distinctive breeds among the ...

Pedigree or commercial, male or female and in virtually all age groups – Limousin cattle and their cross-bred progeny command the premium prices through the live auction mart and often when sold ...