Miniature Zebu in the Northern US?

Hello! I was just introduced to the Miniature Zebu, and I am in love. I particularly love how compact and multi-purpose they are. But I'm trying to do my due-diligence, and I'm having trouble finding their requirements when they're not in Texas. Are they limited to the South of the US, or would it be possible to keep a smaller herd in, say, Delaware? If they could be kept up north, what special considerations would they need?

Does anyone with experience with Mini Zebu have any opinions or advice? If they would not thrive in the north, does anyone have another small cattle suggestion, and reasons why?

Thank you for your help!!

Fpr others to understand
From -miniature-zebu.html
Miniature zebus are not a small version within the zebu breed, but rather are an individual breed of cattle originating without the influence of human selection. Miniature zebu bulls stand less than 3  1/2 feet tall, but can weigh up to 600 pounds. Female miniature zebus are similar in height, but have a smaller build and weigh slightly less at up to 500 pounds.  Usually a steel gray color, miniature zebu coloring can include black, reddish brown, cream, spotted, paint, brindle, and white. Bull miniature zebus tend to be darker than the cows. Male and female miniature zebus have a dewlap on their throat and hump on their shoulders, with the bull’s being more pronounced. Both sexes of zebu have horns that point up or sweep back, and much like other cattle the bull’s horns are generally larger and more stout than the cow’s.
Uses
They are used much like oxen to pull carts to transport goods and people. Miniature zebus are especially useful in regions where farms are small in acreage and cannot accommodate larger breeds. Zebus are preferred over equines for pulling farm machinery because they can maintain a steady pace in very hot and humid conditions. When used for transport purposes, people may prefer zebus over horses or donkeys, because they are generally less likely to get frightened.

have adapted to the warm tropical climate of southern Asia. Like all the breeds of zebu cattle, miniature zebus are hardy. They naturally possess a resistance to parasites and diseases.  Their robust nature and small stature makes the miniature zebu the ideal livestock for locations with limited space and forage availability. It is believed that miniature zebus are the only true breed of miniature cattle. They evolved naturally over thousands of years with minimal human selection.
Miniature zebu need less space and nearly 1/3 of the food required for standard sized cattle.
In the United States, miniature zebus are kept both as livestock and as pets. Though they are considered a rarer breed of cattle, the miniature zebu has become a favorite for many people. When hand-raised. they are quite personable and affectionate. Rodeo stock contractors often use miniature zebu bulls as bucking stock for their “little britches” or younger rodeo contestants.
From https://nationalwestern.com/
The origin of Miniature Zebu allows them to be compatible with warm or hot weather. Miniature Zebu actually prefer the heat, but they can adapt to colder weather with shelter. Due to the immunizes, they require low maintenance because they are disease and parasite resistant.

Hey there!
I do not have experience with Zebu.
I do have some experience with highland cows!


They're not as TINY as Zebu, but they're way more manageable compared to a longhorn, angus, hereford, or other standard cattle breed.
Proportionally smaller pasture requirements,

They have a wonderful temperament - very friendly toward people, clever, and easy to train. Almost never aggressive.
All the highland cows and bulls I've worked with have LOVED getting brushed and groomed, though brushing their winter fur is not usually necessary as a health measure.
They're also very expressive, so in the rare instance that they are annoyed, they communicate it clearly.
They're very suited to colder climates like Delaware with their shaggy winter fur, and are generally low-maintenance (except for their hooves)
They also do very well in low-input and organic feeding systems: primarily pasture works just fine if you want to raise them for beef.
Well-suited for pulling small carts, tbh they're my favorite kind of cattle <3

I may be biased, but there are some cons:
- Does not like confinement. They really need a pasture to roam around in, and get anxious & stressed if you keep them in a barn stall for more than a few days. Some are more sensitive to this than others.  
- High maintenance hooves. Their breed is used to rocky mountainsides and hardpacked earth. Walking on very soft and loamy pastures all the time can mess up their feet.
- Trouble with ticks/lice in the summer. Thick fur means pests have an easier time getting established & are harder to get rid of.
- Poor tolerance to heat. Even their summer coat is pretty thick. Delaware summers should be totally fine tho, I'm used to Kentucky summers.

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If you're dead set on the miniature cow, I believe there are miniature highland cows.

John C Daley wrote:
…Due to the immunizes, they require low maintenance because they are disease and parasite resistant.”

Immunity or immunization?… natural immunity? as in they are rather safe to keep with goats?…

Apparently I’m in the same boat you were in last year- no one can advise on Zebus in the north. Did you end up trying them? I’m in NY, and our summers are super muggy, but our winters are bitter cold. It would be really nice to know in advance if I would be killing the poor things.

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