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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 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 shoulder)
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 of 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.
