Morrison Farms

Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-8468
Email: morrison@cwnet.com

RD Ranch

P O Box 352
Ione, CA 95640
(209) 274-9967
Email: info@rdranch.net

Morrison Farms & the RD Ranch is a three generation family operation. We have ranches in northern California and southwestern Missouri. We are proud to be owners and breeders of Dexter Cattle.

COWS FOR SALE: We do have some cows for sale from our Monett, Missouri farm. Please contact Morrison Farms at (417) 235-8468. You can email but don't be in a rush for a reply as this is a busy time of year for us.

The California ranch also has some Dexters for sale. We have a cow & bull calf (hopefully bred back cow) for sale. Additionally, our herd sire Modoc is up for sale.

HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN DEXTER CATTLE

The Dexter Cattle originated in south west of Ireland at the end of the eighteenth century. It was introduced into England in 1882. Although it is believed they came to the United States earlier, the first recorded importations arrived between 1905 and 1915 and numbered over two hundred head.

Dexters are one of the naturally smallest breeds of cows and have not been miniaturized by breeding as have other miniature breeds. The Dexter is a dual purpose breed, with both beef and dairy qualities. They are a hardy animal, thriving in both hot and cold climates with little difficulty. They give birth easily, are good foragers and are excellent mothers. Dexters generally have a very good temperment and are highly intelligent. This combined with their small size makes them easy to handle and ideal for small acreage.

A Dexter cow can yield between 1 1/2 to 2 1/2+ gallons per day. The meat is excellent and the cuts are small in size in comparison to the larger breeds.

Dexter cattle are listed as rare by the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy. Although almost extinct they have made a remarkable comeback with small acreage farmers around the world.

BREED STANDARDS

Cows measure between 36 and 42 inches in shoulder height at three years of age, and weigh approximately 750 pounds. Bulls are slightly larger at 38 to 44 inches shoulder height, and weigh in around 1000 pounds. The breed comes in three colors: predominantly black, but also red and dun. They can be horned or polled.

The Bulls

Glenn Land Mr ModocMan
DOB: 3/26/2000
Located at our California ranch
Sire: Llanfair's Polgaron - Pedigree
Dam: Glenn Land Modoc Girl - Pedigree
This bull is sale. Although an older experienced guy, he tested excellent on his last semen test with an 80% motility. He is an easy keeper with respect for fences. He is polled.

Simeon & Sire Redfire (Dam Ms Silver)
DOB 5/22/06
Located at our California ranch
Simeon is the newest sire to the herd.
Sire: Glenn Land Mr. Redfire - Pedigree
Dam: Glenn Land Ms Silver - Pedigree

The Cows

Delani and Sue - our two newest girls
Delani had her first calf for us on June 11th.

Glenn Land Rose and her heifer calf born 9/17/06

More pictures to come

Currently there are two American registries for Dexter Cattle. As I understand it they it was once one club but due to conflicts it was divided. At this time I am registered with both and have not yet decided which one I will keep for my registration. They are as follows:
Purebred Dexter Cattle Association
American Dexter Cattle Association

ARK Animal Record Keeping Program I tried several different animal record keeping programs but found them all to be lacking in what I wanted. Finally I found AIM Animal Information Management System (formerly known as ARK Animal Record Keeping) by the Caplen Company. It is the most complete and comprehensive software program to manage all of my animal records. You can get your copy by visiting our online store.

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