Originally Posted by rockinbbar
Originally Posted by Rock Chuck
Originally Posted by 6MMWASP
Could it be a dwarf?
Its hard to tell from the pics but I don't think so. Like human dwarfs, dwarf cattle aren't just small, they're misshapen.


True.

Hard to tell from the photo, but a very prominent forehead in a young calf is an indicator.

Had neighbors that left their herd uncut, and un-sold for a few years, and the genetics started reaping the harvest... There were lots of dwarves over the fence. One crossing the fence into mine would have been a death sentence.


prolly why i havent seen one, between both my uncles having small herds(around 100 pairs give or take 20 plus the bulls) and the fact they bring in new blood regular enough i havent seen many genetic defects personally....actually only one i can think of is a 2 headed one born on a friends ranch and thats not genetic but developmental...


A serious student of the "Armchair Safari" always looking for Africa/Asia hunting books