Tag: irishdexters
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HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF BOVRE?
This the name used to describe chèvre cultured cow milk. Traditionally made chèvre is done with goat milk, but the process can be made with cow and sheep milk also. When made with sheep milk it is called brebis. We have experienced all three and love each of them. Give it a try and see…
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The Gift From Our Ancestor
Legacy Dexter Cattle Registry seeks to preserve Irish Dexter bloodlines from the English upgrade/appendix registry. Support Legacy Irish Dexters by registering your Irish Dexters.
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SHIPPING CATTLE
Preparing cattle to travel to their new home can be overwhelming. Reliable transportation, health papers, disease testing – here’s what you need to know before shipping livestock across state lines. https://www.agproud.com/articles/61584-cattle-drives-preparing-your-livestock-for-interstate-travel#:~:text=Tagging%20along:%20Identification,before%20shipping%20recently%20sold%20livestock
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Farm Sales…A Way I Find works
I think one of the hardest things for farmers, ranchers and homesteaders is when they need to sell something off the farm. That journey should start well before you need to sell something. Let’s look at the model I use for selling of Dexter beef. I share all of the information about our wonderful breed I…
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Dexter Arrival: A Homesteading Dream Realized, Hayburner Acres
Our journey to homesteading began about five years ago. My husband and I were searching for self-sustainability, a quieter life, and a deeper connection to the land. Raised in the suburbs with every modern convenience, we only knew which grocery store had the freshest beef. That was the extent of our food sourcing knowledge. Once…
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For Many the Dexter breed may have a confusing Past.
When you consider that people in the past were a bit confused about the difference between a Dexter (Dexter Kerry) and a Kerry you understand why it confuses people now. The fact that Dexters were called Dexter Kerry for many years after the two breeds were split from each other, continued to confuse people, thinking…
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MILK LET DOWN – HINTS AND TRICKS
For the first time milker or the heifer that is getting milked for the first time, there are some important things to remember for success. The article below goes over some of the basics. We have, thankfully, only had a few that were very stubborn. We found that putting the calf in front of the…
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LET’S TALK DEXTER WEIGHTS!
Calling all Beef Breeders!!! For anyone who likes a bit of Beef in their dual-purpose Dexters here’s something for you! Have you ever wondered what the Live weight, the Average daily weight gain of live weight, Weight of dressed Carcass, Percentage of carcass to gross live weight, Weight of loose fat and Weight of hide…
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TENET BEEF UPDATE
After a small sampling from one herd, it appears that the Dexter breed does have this highly inheritable genetic marker. It appears that the marker is found in those cows with the most milk production. This makes total sense, as they refer to the genetic marker as found in most easy keeping cattle. Unfortunately no…
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SMALL CATTLE CARRY AWAY BIG HONORS
This article written in Gloucestershire on 27th March 1986 represents a long memorable chapter of the pages in History of Dexter cattle. The Dexter in this article is being noted as truly dual purposed, possessing fine quality small joints of beef, all the while being able to suckle two calves at once and raise 8…
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Feta dip from cows milk feta…easy and quick!
This was fabulous…while I made it with goats milk…I could have made it with Dexter milk, but I had it already made from goat. Don’t skip the rinsing or it will be too salty Sure to impress you with chips, pita, sourdough bread……. I use a version of the recipe below to make feta as…
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Embracing Chondrodysplasia in Dexter Cattle: A Compelling Choice for Small Farms
Article written by Dara Dixon as well as photos! Dexter cattle, with their compact size and delightful appearance, are a top choice for small-scale farmers and homesteaders. The chondrodysplasia trait, resulting in shorter legs and a stout build, is a defining feature often criticized but offers significant benefits when managed responsibly. This article counters negative…
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Who knew tenderness is directly correlated to easy keeper Submitted by Jeff Reusser, Royal Fare Farm
With all the talk about marbling and beef tenderness, here is something to consider…marbling does not equal tenderness…taste yes…tenderness no. And selecting for easy keepers can be a great step selecting the best beef from your herd. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/working-cows-regenerative-ranching-to-maximize-profitability/id1307361758?i=1000701294394
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Dexter Dun Project – Jessica Petersen, PhD
This is the Dexter Dun Project Webinar, also known as the Carol Davidson Project, hosted by Jessica Petersen, PhD, Department of Animal Science, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Nebraska SUBSCRIBE TO THE FREE TIPS & TRICKS GUIDE Brought to you by these Breeders, Affiliates, and Sponsors Pipe Dreams Farm Butchery Since 2025 1 ad Maple Creek Dexters…
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Perceived value ….true for dexter milk, beef and breeding stock
A CONVERSATION ABOUT PERCEIVED VALUE: A customer asked me how much it would cost for a gallon of raw milk . I gave them a price of $15/gallon. The customer responded: That’s seems really high. I asked: What do you think is a reasonable price for this? The customer answered: $4 maximum I responded: Ok,…
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The Importance of Minerals Podcast
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Preparing Your Dexter Cow For Milking
https://discover.texasrealfood.com/dexter-cattle/preparing-your-dexter-cow-for-milking
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The importance of the Dexter Head
Did you know the look of a Dexter’s head was important to breeders and that there was what was considered a “Dexter Head”? “Harley Penelope is good to carry in one’s eye as a type of a good Dexter cow. She has the quality and character, a sweet small Dexter head and carries her horns…
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Does feeding hay positively affect milk composition?
The influence of feeding either hay or silage on amounts of various milk components was investigated. – Submitted by Riley Wohlgemuth https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0958694621000522
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The Art of Weaning Calves
The most traumatic experience for cow-calf producers is when they wean their calves-and it is not real great for the calves, either. https://extension.psu.edu/the-delicate-art-of-weaning-calves#:~:text=Weaning%20Methods,most%20important%20factor%20in%20weaning
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That tallow and milk is perfect for soap!
Here is a simple video that shows you how to make soap from tallow…you can replace the water part with milk or 50% milk and 50% water. Go ahead give it a whirl…your skin will love it!
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History helps track changes in a herd over a period of years.
When people ask me why I think the history of Dexter Cattle is important this is just one great reason that I may give. If you see changes over years happening during the foundational years you can see how breeders were interpreting improvement during a time when people were focusing on breed selection to adhere…
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Dexter Cattle: Mini Cows Are Perfect For Preppers and Small Homesteads
There is no better way to ensure the survival of the family in case of a SHTF scenario and to create a sustainable homestead than to grow and raise your own groceries. There are a plethora of traditional farm animals which can help keep the family well-fed year around or during a long-term disaster, but…
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Colostrum Podcast….The liquid gold
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Summer Heat Podcast- How It Affects Our Dexters and Other Livestock
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The Dexter Dwarf Podcast. How to Breed Responsibly
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