Wagra Dexter Cattle

The Dexter breed originated in southwestern Ireland and then brought to England in 1882. The breed virtually disappeared in Ireland, but was still maintained as a pure breed in a number of small herds in England. The Dexter is a small breed with mature cows weighing between 600–700 pounds (270–320 kg) and mature bulls weighing about 1,000 pounds (450 kg). Considering their small size, the body is wide and deep with a well-rounded hindquarters. Although commonly black, a variety of reds and dun Dexters are also found. All animals are always solid, with the now rare minor white marking on the udder or behind the navel. Horns are rather small and thick and grow outward with a forward curve on the male and upward on the cow. However we most commonly disbud the calves, and there are also polled Dexters. The breed is typically a dual-purpose type, although individual herd owners often concentrate on growing either a beef or a milk animal.
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