The Ancient Cattle of Wales breed has been added to the Rare Breeds ... smoky or mouse coloured and "line back" - any colour with a white line along its back, tail and underside.

The Ancient Cattle of Wales breed has been added to the Rare Breeds ... smokey or mouse coloured and “line back” – any colour with a white line along its back, tail and underside.

I first came across a breed of cattle known as Fleckvieh when I was in vet school. It has several positive attributes but what stood out for me is the fact that it is a dual purpose breed.

Small breeds are an easy entry into the world of dairy cattle. In 2006, Pat Schout and his wife, Elia, began homesteading in east-central Illinois. They wanted to raise their own food, including ...