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Re: "Dexter" cows ????
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Subject: Re: "Dexter" cows ????
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From: sjmoore@interlog.com (Steven Moore)
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Date: Tue, 28 Mar 1995 07:34:18 -0500
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Article: 16458 of misc.rural
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Distribution: usa
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Newsgroups: misc.rural
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Organization: Moore Partners Ltd.
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References: <3l6ssp$1emk@bigblue.oit.unc.edu>
In article <3l6ssp$1emk@bigblue.oit.unc.edu>, rdrob@med.unc.edu (Ricky
Roberson) wrote:
> Talked to a lady yesterday that owns "Dexter" cattle. She said that they
> were an old Irish breed. They have short legs and are built somewhat
> smaller than a lot of other breeds I've seen.
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> I'm interested in getting one mainly for a "pet" cow. I'll probably get a
> bull calf, bottle-feed it, and either band it or have it castrated.
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> I'm wondering if anyone has any more info on the "Dexter" breed? Any info
> would be appreciated.
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> Rick
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> rdrob@med.unc.edu
Dexter is a wonderful breed, as is Kerry, and well-suited for your
purposes. Earl and Winona Crapp, 1519 Villiers Line, RR1, Keene, Ontario
K0L 2G0 phone (705) 295-6536 are breeders of Dexter cattle. They may be
able to tell you of a breeders association in your area.
Also, You could try Joywind Farms Rare Breeds Conservancy, General
Delivery, Campbellford, Ontario K0L 1L0, phone (705) 653-0231 or fax (705)
653-0232.
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