Precious Video of a Dwarf Calf Has Everybody Smitten
By Natalie Hoage
Published on March 10, 2026.
A video of a tiny dwarf calf being shared by Derek Hammer, a first-generation ranching family in southeast Oregon, has been viewed as a highlight. The calf's size and age have been compared to another calf in the video, making it even more impressive. The video received nearly 17,000 likes on social media. Dwarf calves are born more often than you might think due to a condition called Congenital Chondrodystrophy and Joint Laxity, which causes shortened limbs and low birth weight. The condition can also affect the general condition and locomotion of these animals.
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