Dexter Cattle are a small breed of cattle which originate in Ireland, its the smallest of all European breeds. In recent years its been making a revival on Irish beef farms as the quality of its meat stands alone. In this video we go to the farm of Mike Frazier who rears cattle, slaughters and sells this beef which is now so sought after | Videos of Irish Farming Life

In this era of small acreage homesteads, Dexter cattle are where it's at. They can provide a family of four an adequate amount of beef, dairy and even some tractor work if you're so inclined. While most are not considered miniature cattle sized, Dexters are smaller than typical breeds which makes them ideal for the beginning cattleman. They are known for their friendly disposition, including the bulls. Since they are smaller in size they need less acreage (1 per 1-2 acres here in Northeast Oklah

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