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As one of the last tri-purpose cattle breeds in the world, Dexters continue to produce excellent beef, milk, and draft animals for American farms and ranches today. As breeding animals, Dexters have a high fertility rate with a low rate of calving difficulties.
Dexter History - American Dexter Cattle Association
The American registration record through January 1, 1919 included 16 Kerry bulls, 61 Kerry cows, 52 Dexter bulls, and 240 Dexter cows. Here is a record of early Dexter breeders explains the development of the breed from 1914 onward:
For Sale - American Dexter Cattle Association
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Dexter cattle have a unique genetic mutation that causes defective bone growth. This mutation is referred to as chondrodysplasia, and it results in the animals appearing heavy bodied on short legs.
Marketing Opportunities - American Dexter Cattle Association
The ADCA has put together a couple of guides to help you with your pursuit of Dexter cattle. The buyers 6-Point Checklist is intended to encourage buyers to ask or consider six important questions when purchasing Dexter cattle.
2018年5月3日 · Dexter cattle are a tri-purpose breed: beef, milk, and draft. As such, breeders should strive to produce well-conformed, well-tempered animals that efficiently meet the demands of all three purposes without straying into the extremes of …
The strengths and weaknesses of a Dexter’s conformation impacts the animal’s functionality, longevity, fertility, and production efficiency. Taking a look at key traits of your animals is an important component in formulating a plan for building your breeding
The ADCA - Contact Us - American Dexter Cattle Association
Have a Dexter Question? Like to know more about the Dexter breed in your state or area? The ADCA has elected regional directors in every state who can help answer all of your questions.
ADCA Membership - American Dexter Cattle Association
Membership in the American Dexter Cattle Association offers many benefits to Dexter cattle breeders. By joining the ADCA, you take an important first step toward including your cattle in the world's largest registry of pedigreed Dexter cattle.
Dexter cows need a pre-calving score somewhere between a 5 (moderate), 6(good), 7(very good) in order to maximize their reproductive potential, and produce a healthy, vigorous calf.