Some cute little cattle are worming their ways into hearts and homes across the country.
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Kate Zutavern carries one of the Rolling 7 minis. The minis, who grow to between 500-800 pounds at maturity, have been sold across the nation as exotic pets and sometimes even therapy animals.
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John Zutavern with a mini calf. The Zutaverns raise Angus cattle near Broken Bow, Neb., and have added mini cattle to their operation.
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Print Zutavern kneels with a mini Highland bull. The Zutaverns’ miniatures are nearly always Highlands crossed with another breed to add color.
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Kate Zutavern, daughter Oakley and son John continue the dream that Kate’s husband and the children’s father, Print, started in 2015 with their herd of mini cattle.
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A Highland mini calf on the Rolling 7 Ranch near Broken Bow, Neb.
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