"....To promote the Dexter Cattle Breed as a source of prime beef to new producers...." The Dexter cow is a dual purpose cow, Native to Ireland, and like the Irish can be found in many countries throughout the world, including Australia, South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, New Zealand, Cuba, Argentina, Kenya, Canada, USA and many parts of Europe including the United Kingdom, Italy, Belgium, Denmark and Germany. The success of the Dexter over the last 25 - 30 years is quite remarkable. Their ability to adapt to varying and extreme climatic conditions and to different systems of management is a typical characteristic. The breed is now making a come back in Ireland as a beef breed. They are hardy animals, easily kept and will fatten on grass. A small breed with plenty of milk and so are good sucklers. Because of their size they are not severe on land, they like the outdoors in winter and like a wide variety of vegetation. The beef is marbled and has a delicious suculent taste. |
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