Antique Surge Bucket Milking Machine
How the Surge bucket milker is put together
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Milking & DairyGrade One – and the Colour Dun
A mutation that is unique to the Dexter breed
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HistoricalCheck Cattle Weight With Smartphone
Showing a trick to getting a cows approximate weight using your smart phone!
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TechnologyAdding Solar Panels
Adding Solar Panels to Farms Is Good for Plants, Animals and People.
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TechnologyEQUIPMENT THAT WORKS
I am a simple man at heart and the equipment I use day-to-day reflects that.
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TechnologyBEARDTASTIC RECIPES
MISSISSIPPI ROAST (INSTANT POT / SLOW COOKER)
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BeefFavorite Electric Fence Chargers
A good fence charger is the backbone of your grazing operation.
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Farm ManagementGrazing in Prairies – Part 1
This is the first in a series of upcoming posts about grazing in prairies.
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Farm ManagementIntensive Rotational Grazing
This video talks about how intensive rotational grazing works
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Farm ManagementSooo much better homemade!
The Instant Pot is the secret to easiest results.
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Milking & DairyA2/A2 Milk healthier for you?
The results confirm the hypothesis that A1 milk during hydrolysis produces significant amounts of B-casomorphin 7 and, therefore, A1 milk may be considered an undesirable factor influencing human health.
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Milking & DairyKerry & Dexter Herd Book – Volume 9
Among the breeds of cattle kept by King Edward VII at Sandringham were pedigree shorthorns, red polls, Jerseys and Irish Dexters.
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HistoricalCattle International Series
Dexter are classified as a small, friendly, dual-purpose breed.
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HistoricalInstant Pot Greek Yogurt
Instant Pot Yogurt – Thick and Creamy Yogurt is so simple to make in 8 easy steps.
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Milking & DairySafe Handling of Raw Milk
If you’re a raw milk consumer or producer, this is information you need to read!
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Milking & DairyThe Let-down Factor
There are similarities and stark differences between the Dexter and other breeds of milking cows regarding lactation and the let down response.
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Milking & DairyTagging Dexter Calves
Sometimes they lose their ear tags.
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Farm ManagementArtificial Insemination- Dexter Cattle
This was my first time doing this and I learned a lot!
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Farm ManagementSpring Pasture Bloat Prevention
Bloat can occur on any lush forage that is low in fiber
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Farm ManagementHelen Reeve, Dexter Beef
Growing Business Award – This award has been designed to provide support and guidance
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BeefTry Dexter Beef!
Our purebred Dexter breed originated in the hills of Ireland and is renowned for its flavor.
“Royal Farmers”by Ralph Whitlock
Queen Victoria is listed as owner of the Dexter bulls.
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HistoricalPreface to 1890 Herdbook
In January 1887, the “Farmer’s Gazette” published the first register of Dexter (and Kerry) cattle in Ireland.
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HistoricalOrigin of the Dexter Breed
In 1920, Lady Phillips bought animals from Mrs. Conroy’s original herd.
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HistoricalLivestock Conservancy Dexters
The early Dexters adapted to the challenging conditions of open, mountainous Irish countryside and developed the hardy animals that are valued today.
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