Microlivestock

"Microlivestock: Little-Known Small Animals with a Promising Economic Future", 1991, Board on Science and Technology.

Small animals require less feed and space and are easier to care for. This fascinating report makes suggestions for replacements for conventional livestock. Chapter on microcattle begins on page 17 with a reference to Dexter cattle on page 31. Read it online (free) or print it out at the National Academy Press.