THE FARMER’S GAZETTE

What do you think the average herd size is in North America?

October 17, 2026

I read a post on Facebook that made me look into the average herd size in North America. Dexters really do seem to be gaining popularity. Are we moving beyond “just the homestead cow”.

https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/charts-of-note/107125

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