Kerry & 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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Cattle International Series
Dexter are classified as a small, friendly, dual-purpose breed.
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The 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 & Dairy
The Ideal Squeeze Chute
A chute that fits the unique type and size of livestock.
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Farm Management
Tagging Dexter Calves
Sometimes they lose their ear tags.
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Artificial Insemination- Dexter Cattle
This was my first time doing this and I learned a lot!
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Spring Pasture Bloat Prevention
Bloat can occur on any lush forage that is low in fiber
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Health Benefits of Grass-Fed Beef
Grass Fed beef is higher in beta carotene, vitamin E, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and omega 3 fatty acids
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2024 Beef Cattle Outlook
The beef cattle market outlook is strong for 2024.
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Helen Reeve, Dexter Beef
Growing Business Award – This award has been designed to provide support and guidance
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Dexter Beef Cuts
We’ll weigh each and give cooking and selling tips. Dexter beef is the best!
History of the Dexter Breed
The Dexter originated in the South Western region of Ireland.
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The Smallest Breed – a Long History
Of Irish origin, the Dexter was highly valued by peasant farmers of the 1800’s
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“Royal Farmers”by Ralph Whitlock
Queen Victoria is listed as owner of the Dexter bulls.
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Preface 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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Origin of the Dexter Breed
In 1920, Lady Phillips bought animals from Mrs. Conroy’s original herd.
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Livestock Conservancy Dexters
The early Dexters adapted to the challenging conditions of open, mountainous Irish countryside and developed the hardy animals that are valued today.Â
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The Quality of Dexter Beef
Dexter beef is a breed of cattle that is known for its quality and taste. It is commonly known in foodie circles that Dexter beef is some of the tastiest around and really good to eat.
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Breeds of Livestock
The native home of the Dexter is in the southern part of Ireland where they were bred by small holders and roamed about mountainous districts.
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Raising Dexter Cattle
Dexter cattle are generally docile creatures and if they’re around people a lot, they’re easy to halter-train. Kids enjoy walking them like a dog.
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