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REGION 7 - TEXAS &
LOUISIANA
Please visit with us to learn
more about our wonderful Dexter Cattle, and where you might find some to admire
or buy in Louisiana or Texas. Look through our pages to see some photos of
registered animals, and go to our "For Sale" page to see what folks in
these states are offering.
Dexter Cattle are truly the cattle of the future! They are one of the
smallest breeds of naturally small (not miniaturized) cattle in the world
and have their origins in Ireland. First imported into the US in 1905,
the popularity of this breed has grown by leaps and bounds in the last 10
years or so.
Their popularity can be attributed to their many
desirable traits - hardiness, ease in calving, intelligence, and their
gentle demeanor. They require less acreage for grazing and are
excellent browsers. Dexters are dual purpose animals - excellent for
either beef or dairy. Smaller in stature, bulls should be 38-44" (at
the hip) and cows should be 36-42." Most are horned, and the
predominant color is black, with smaller numbers of dun or true red.
Their ease in handling, intelligence and hardiness make them very
desirable animals to raise. Gentleness and smaller size makes them
very appealing to everyone - particularly to the smaller landowners with
more limited acreage. Dairy and beef are certainly their leading uses,
but many folks purchase them to simply enjoy them and their tranquil nature.
There are a few owners who have made oxen of their Dexter steers.
Although small, they are extremely strong, and who could resist a matched
pair of small oxen helping to work the farm - or pulling a wagon in a
parade?
