Where To Learn More About Mini Cattle Breeds

Where To Learn More About Mini Cattle Breeds LIVESTOCK Beef The International Miniature Cattle Breeders Society and Registry® hosts a website www minicattle com that carries information about 26 different breeds of miniature cattle You can spend hours there looking at pictures and reading stories about the cutest and most unique cattle breeds on the planet If you’re more inclined to learn from a book order The Beginners Guide to Starting Your Own Miniature Cattle Business written by Professor Emeritus Richard Gradwohl It’s available from the website or from local booksellers Another great place to learn about miniature breeds is at Dustin Pillard’s Miniature Cattle website www miniaturebull com Based in Rockwell Iowa Dustin has raised miniature heritage cattle since 1993 and typically has 20 animals for sale every year His website has several photos sire information tips on how to raise the cattle and even a clever section on why people should be interested in miniature breeds For example if you have new acreage mini cattle are great at clearing brush Or if you have too much grass to mow mini’s are great living lawn ornaments provide great organic food and fertilizer They could also help you build a petting zoo business and make great therapy animals for the handicapped and elderly Contact: FARM SHOW Followup International Miniature Cattle Breeders Society and Registry 25204-156th Ave S E Covington Wash 98042 ph 253 631-1911; info@minicattle com or Dustin Pilliard Pilliard’s Miniature Cattle 8520 Quail Ave Rockwell Iowa 50469 ph 641 822-3451; minioxen@yahoo com ; www miniaturebull com

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