Dexter Cows

Pound for pound, no bovine can match the diversity of Dexter cattle, one of the smallest cattle breeds. Standing just 36 to 44 inches at the shoulder, Dexters are the perfect old-fashioned, family cow; gentle, versatile and economical,

They are believed to have originated in Ireland, and were imported into the United States in the early 20th century. One Dexter cow will give about 1 to 2 gallons of milk a day and about 400 pounds of meat in he freezer.

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