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Milking Shorthorn cattle

A Rare Herd: Milking Shorthorn Cattle


The popularity of Milking Shorthorn cattle has surged over centuries— in part because the breed is dual purpose: Once its milking years are over, it can be slaughtered for quality meat.

Toggenburg goat, photo credit: Justyne Noble

Farm Animal: Toggenburg Goats


Count on Toggenburg goats for consistent milk production

Maremma sheepdog (Photo credit: Shutterstock)

Farm Animal: Maremma Sheepdogs


Fiercely loyal Maremma sheepdogs work together to watch over flocks

Farm Animal: Balkan Donkeys


The milk of rare Balkan donkeys makes the world’s most expensive cheese.

Farm Animal: Dutch Belted Cows


These high-producing cows are returning from near extinction.

Farm Animal: Saanen Goats


These sweet-natured caprines’ high milk yield makes them a favorite for dairy farmers

Farm Animal: Australian Cattle Dog


These farm-friendly dogs are born to work.

Farm Animal: Jersey Cows


This small-statured breed boasts good looks and milk that’s rich in fat and protein

Assaf Sheep

Assaf Sheep: Coming to America


New to the United States, Assaf sheep—with their calm temperaments and rich milk—just might be the next big thing in American cheesemaking

a reindeer in the snowy woods; these animals are surprisingly good milk producers

Reindeer Games


Intelligent, amiable reindeer produce some of the richest milk around, resulting in squeaky, salty, buttery cheese

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