Dexters are the smallest British breed, with cows standing up to 3ft 6in at the shoulder. They’re not, however, the obvious smallholder’s cow, as they can be lively to handle. The solidly built ...

British scientists are investigating whether replacing traditional breeds of cow with a “double muscled” breed could be better for the environment. Cattle farming is a major source of ...

A session around cow genetics and technologies to drive resilience through breeding was held at the British Society of Animal ...

The Ancient Cattle of Wales has been recognised as a priority rare breed by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST). This new classification highlights the ...

The Ancient Cattle of Wales breed has been added to the Rare Breeds Survival Trust's (RBST) priority category in its latest watchlist, meaning it is in the most urgent need of action to ensure its ...