As fair season wraps up, many of the common cattle breeds have been on display. But in pastures around the Midwest, a few more uncommon breeds graze. One of those is Irish Dexter. Irish Dexters ...

Dexter cattle, even bulls such as this one, are easy to handle and cheap to feed. Two Dexters can be bred at different times to produce a year-round supply of milk for about as much money and care as ...

Dexter Cattle are known as an old heritage breed that came to the United States around 1900 to 1914. At the American Dexter Cattle Association Annual Expo, we learned more about these cows. "They are ...

The concept of cattle breeds, rather than local types, is said to have originated in Britain under the influence of Robert Bakewell in the 18th century (Porter, 1991). It was during that period that ...

The Blarney Heights Farm in Trego is owned and operated by Brian and Karla Gorman, along with their children Declan (4) and Ainsley (1). (Jeremy Weber/Daily Inter Lake) Blarney Heights Farm ...

In 1975, Dexter cattle were placed on the world's rare and endangered list. There were fewer than 250 of the small animals, whose ancestry can be traced back to Ireland in the 1700s. The numbers have ...

Tonight's FarmVille update brought along another unreleased animal, and we have the exclusive information for you about this adorable little critter. The Dexter Cow and Dexter Calf are the latest two ...

Over the last few years, conversations about livestock have started shifting. It’s not just about how much milk or meat a breed can give anymore. With climate change, land loss, and the need for more ...

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Several breed society representatives have pulled their support for the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) as the fall-out over the star system has reached breaking point. The Pedigree Breeders' ...