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The 75-year-old star of Nat Geo WILD's 'The Incredible Dr. Pol' says he can't retire because young vets don't want to treat farm animals.

Mini cows and donkeys. A farm animal can be both mini and mighty. Some of the four-legged stars on social media are furry cows that can weigh 500-600 pounds.

“(Farm animals) have the same unique personalities as cats and dogs do,” Mallory Phillips said. Out at their sanctuary one Saturday, the couple gave a tour to a group of six.

Mini goats are one of the most popular entry-level mini animals. In the past year, animal breeders have registered roughly 8,330 mini goats with the Miniature Dairy Goat Association.