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Missouri Fox Trotter Horses

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Used early on as work horses, Missouri Fox Trotters may now be seen in shows; they're also a common pleasure horse.

Mountain Pleasure Horses

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The sturdy, calm Mountain Pleasure horse is a rare breed that has been used mainly as a family horse.

Mustang Horses

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Sporting a variety of looks, the Mustang is one of the first wild horse breeds in North America. Controversy still surrounds their living in the wild.

Brahman Cattle

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The Brahman are the larger of the Zebu cattle. If you live in a warm climate, Zebu make great sires, as well as beef and milk producers.

British White Cattle

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These mostly white, efficient beef producers have a history that takes them back to Scandanavia.

Chianina Cattle

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A beneficial breed for beef producers, consider the Chianina (kee-a-NEE-na) on your farm.

Devon Cattle

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These red-colored cattle offer beef producers a superb product; they're especially appealing to farmers on the grass-fed or organic plan.

Dexter Cattle

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A fast-growing beef breed, Dexters are a naturally small breed; their size and temperament make Dexters nice to have around the farm.

Dutch Belted Cattle

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This now-rare breed, the milk-producing Dutch-Belted is distinguished by the wide, white belt around its middle.

Florida Cracker Cattle

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The Florida Cracker and Pineywoods have a rich history--and can serve a small farmer as a hardy, efficient beef, milk or draft cattle choice.

Galloway Cattle

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The striking Galloway is a quintessential hardy, Northern breed that adapt well to Southern climates. Consider them for your beef or milk production purposes, especially in a grass-fed setting.

Guernsey Cattle

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Noted for their docility and ease of hand milking, the Guernsey is a classic and reliable choice for dairy producers, especially family farmers.

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