Lafortune raised Dexter cattle in Colorado for 20 years before moving here, and has now collected and bred a herd of about 75. He plans to grow the herd to about 200. 'A lot of fun to be with' ...

According to the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy, Dexters faced near extinction in the 1970s, but have since made enough of a comeback to be considered a "recovering" breed.

Mini-cow breeds weigh between 500 and 700 pounds, about half the size of regular breeds, and are either bred down from Hereford, Holstein, Jersey or Angus lines or, like the dual-purpose Dexter ...

Tiny Dexter cattle come when they're called, just like a dog, but they also provide milk and tasty steaks for 100-mile eaters ...

The cattle can produce more milk for its weight than any other breed, with averages of 1-3 gallons a day, she said. The butterfat produced by Irish Dexter’s is 4-5% depending on the cow.

Dexter Cattle, first documented in the 1830s by David Low, Professor of Agriculture at Edinburgh University, is believed to be descended from the once-dominant Kerry breed, one of the oldest in ...

A fine display of Dexter cattle gathered at the showgrounds on 5th July for the 183rd Omagh Show organised by The Tyrone ...

Dexter Cattle will be taking centre stage at the Nanango Show on April 10, 2021. The dexter breed originated from Ireland and are easily spotted for their natural small size.

Under dull skies and a festive atmosphere, the Dexter cattle community had a truly memorable day at the Ballymoney Show, held on Saturday, 7th June 2025.