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The Guardian recently ran a great piece on how U.S. and English farmers are breeding miniature cattle (breeds vary in size, but average around three feet tall). Originally, farmers experimented with smaller breeds to conserve space, often in response to a loss of land. But today, these "teacup cattle" may be a sustainable solution to cattle ranching–a practice that's notoriously environmentally damaging. Experts estimate that livestock products creates about 18% of global greenhouse gas emissions, not to mention all the waste cows create and feed needed to sustain them. Mini-cows require just one-third of the feed of regular cattle, but produce three times the beef on the same amount of land. Plus, one standard-sized cow emits as much methane as 10 mini-cows.
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