Typical size ranges in Dexters can vary between and within the populations of chondrodysplasia carriers and non-carriers. [5], Once very rare in both the UK and the US, Dexters have been having a resurgence in both countries, with over 4,100 Dexter cows registered in 2007 by the Dexter Cattle Society in the UK – double the figure for 2000. [9] "If you've got a bit of land, a breed like the Dexter can work out a lot cheaper than the supermarket, plus they do a pretty good job of mowing the lawn. Management practices vary by breeder and country. We expanded into commercial cattle with mostly angus and beef breeds. [citation needed], The cows are exceptionally good mothers, hiding their calves almost from birth if they have cover for them to hide. Our Irish Whites come with certificates showing their pedigrees and date of birth. Australian Kyrhet Miniature Cattle Society and Registry, Miniature Angus, American and Australian Lowline Society and Registry, Dexter Miniature Cattle Society and Registry, Durham/Shorthorn Miniature Cattle Society and Registry, Hereford Miniature Cattle Society and Registry, Highland Miniature Cattle Society and Registry, White Dexter™ Miniature Cattle Society and Registry, Zebu Miniature Cattle Society and Registry, Texas Longhorn Miniature Cattle Society and Registry. 010414.pdf 010415.pdf 010416.pdf 010417.pdf 010418.pdf 010419.pdf 010420.pdf 010421.pdf 010422.pdf 010423.pdf 010424.pdf 010425.pdf, 010426.pdf 010427.pdf 010428.pdf 010429.pdf 010430.pdf 010431.pdf 010432.pdf, 209002.pdf 209004.pdf 209005.pdf 209006.pdf 209007.pdf 209008.pdf 209009.pdf. Completed form and applicable registration papers can be mailed to: WDCR PO Box 16155 Wichita, KS 67216. ... Dexters have three coat colors - black, red, and dun (brown). As the breed grew rapidly beyond their capabilities, the WDCR was formed to ensure accurate records. A rare breed until recently, they are now considered a recovering breed by the Livestock Conservancy.[1]. This trait, along with the smaller size of the calf, has produced a small but growing market in the United States for Dexter bulls to breed to first-calf heifers among the larger beef breeds to eliminate problems at calving. An interactive group for White Dexter owners and those that love them. Dexters should have no white markings except for some minor white markings on the belly/udder behind the navel and some white hairs in the tail switch. For many years we bred and trained Missouri Fox Trotter horses and shipped them all over the United States. [9] "The government has no interest in where our food comes from or how it tastes, so it's nice to set your own welfare and quality standards,” said poet and songwriter Pam Ayres, who has a small herd of Dexters on her 20-acre (81,000 m2) Cotswolds property. Raising small acreage cattle is supposed to be fun and profitable……it is possible again! As a registry, we are a team with the mutual goal of breeding wisely, promoting the breed, and enjoying our cattle raising experience. The Dexter breed originated in southwestern Ireland, from where it was brought to England in 1882. Solid colors, with occasional white on udders and/or behind the umbilicus, are the norm. The upgrade began in 1999 when a registered White Park bull was bred to ten registered black Dexter cows. This is a fully upgraded breed with a quality registry to maintain the pedigree records. Submission of this application certifies that the above statements are true and accurate and that the animal for which registration is requested conforms to WHITE DEXTER CATTLE REGISTRY standards and rules established June 17, 2016. These crosses are for people who like the white with black tips color pattern but want a small animal with the good traits of both the Dexter and the British White. A DNA test is available to test for the chondrodysplasia gene, using tail hairs from the animal. Come to look, come to share, come to admire. [5] Short-legged Dexter cattle are considered to be heterozygous, while bulldog fetuses are homozygous for chondrodysplasia genes. Agricultural Cooperative. We, the White Dexter Cattle Registry, are committed to promoting and expanding our breed with integrity and simplicity. The White Dexter breed is a full upgrade of the original Dexter breed. WHITE DEXTER CATTLE hat 2.345 Mitglieder. Our Dexters are registered with the ADCA and we focus on polled, A2A2, with beefy builds, good udders, and gentle natures. Welcome! White Dexter Cattle hat 1.808 Mitglieder. This is a fully upgraded breed with a quality registry to maintain the pedigree records. War Pony Ranch consists of 320 acres of hills, valleys, ponds, creeks, meadows and beautiful views located in Anderson, Missouri on Interstate 49 (southwest corner of Missouri close to Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas). We refuse to burden our owners with mandatory testing and expenses. That's when we discovered Dexter cattle. Considering their small size, their bodies are wide and deep with well-rounded hindquarters. White Dexter Cattle have all the qualities of the Dexter Breed – beef, milk and oxen – in a brand new package. From that date forward, the offspring of each year were then bred back to only registered, purebred Dexters. An interactive group for White Dexter owners and those that love them. The upgrade began in 1999 when a registered White Park bull was bred to ten registered black Dexter cows. While many Dexters are naturally hornless (polled), many have horns that are rather small and thick and grow outward with a forward curve on the male and upward on the female. Originally, White Dexters were registered with the IMCBR. We also have small frame British White cattle. If the album does not show, please refresh the page to try again. [8], Dexter cattle have short legs compared to other breeds; increased shortness is displayed from the knee to the fetlock. The white body with the black points on the ears, eyes, nose and feet….it’s like looking at a fine gentleman in a tux. Considering their small size, their bodies are wide and deep with well-rounded hindquarters. We started looking for a breed of cattle that was easier to work, more hardy, and smaller. From that date forward, the offspring of each year were then bred back to only registered, purebred Dexters. "[10], "American Livestock Breeds Conservancy Priority Watch List", "The Significance of an Achondroplasia-Like Condition Met with in Cattle", "The Bull-dog Calf: A Contribution to the Study of Achondroplasia", "PHA (Pulmonary Hypoplasia with Anasarca) Fact Sheet", "Just Right for the Garden: a Mini-cow — City Farmer News", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dexter_cattle&oldid=982316633, Conservation Priority Breeds of the Livestock Conservancy, Articles with unsourced statements from June 2013, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 7 October 2020, at 12:10. The upgrade began in 1999 when a registered White Park bull was bred to ten registered black Dexter cows. The Dexter is a small breed with mature cows weighing between 600 and 700 lb and mature bulls weighing about 1,000 lb (450 kg). Copyright © 2014 - 2020 White Dexter. The White Dexter Cattle Registry (WDCR) is committed to keeping the registration process simple and economical. As with Chondrodysplasia, PHA-affected Dexters should not be bred together. "[9], The popularity of Dexters has been fueled by a desire for organic food, health concerns over factory farming, and food prices. Please list the MAIN body color to be used on the papers. Breeding with integrity is of the upmost importance therefore we will maintain an accurate registry. The beef produced by Dexters is well marbled and tends to be dark. Dexter cattle are a breed of cattle originating in Ireland. 1.4K likes. Dexters are classified as a small, friendly, dual-purpose breed, used for milk and beef, but they are often listed as a triple-purpose breed, since they are also used as oxen. This is a group for White Dexter Cattle. [3], The aborted fetus is commonly called a bulldog, a stillborn calf that has a bulging head, compressed nose, protruding lower jaw, and swollen tongue, as well as extremely short limbs. That's when we discovered Dexter cattle. We expanded into commercial cattle with mostly angus and beef breeds. The White Dexter breed is a full upgrade of the original Dexter breed. Application To Register Animals In The White Dexter Cattle Registry As an upgrade to the 200 year old Dexter breed, we intend to keep the triple purpose characteristics of beef, milk and oxen with our exciting new color. Registered White Dexters are an up and coming breed with a long history and a detailed pedigree.

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