<<<We have one of those miniscule reds sans Lucifer (SMD Tau Ceti) and are considering additional matings in that line. I sure hope you do Jeff. I wish there...
1. 100% of all Dexter genetics came from non-Dexter cattle a mere 200 years ago, so all of today's Dexters consist of non-Dexter genes selected, shuffled,...
1. 100% of all Dexter genetics came from non-Dexter cattle a mere 200 years ago, so all of today's Dexters consist of non-Dexter genes selected, shuffled,...
Thank you Kirk. Very well said. The only way to maintain a breed's characteristics is to know and select for those characteristics when choosing breeding ...
<<<1. 100% of all Dexter genetics came from non-Dexter cattle a mere 200 years ago, so all of today's Dexters consist of non-Dexter genes selected, shuffled,...
Hi guys: I have the following semen (bull, reg#, and qty) in storage in the US, and am looking for a new home for it all. Riverhill Saturn's Galaxy 5255...
Kirk, Here is an article about the feral cattle of Chillingham, who have been isolated behind the park walls for 700 years which should about cover the 20 ...
Judy, I agree. I don't understand the logic of "since we have had genetic errors then let's promote those cattle genetics as part of the Dexter standard". It...
Oopsie! Didn't get the info transferred. Will just copy it below and link to the website. The Chillingham cattle have been behind walls for 700 years, with...
The Royal Dublin Society, which provided a separate class for Dexters in 1876, stated that, "Dexter Bulls and Cows may be black or red with a little white."...
<<<I will try to get an accurate ADCA count on Lucifer descendents this evening or maybe tomorrow.<< I really did give it a good try! I printed out the list...
People wished for polled and suddenly polled appeared. People wished for red and suddenly red appeared. Isn't it wonderful that wishes are granted. C. J....
1. Heavy inbreeding changes a herd from being heterozygous to homozygous for its traits. Inbreeding will "fix" the genes into like pairs. One could place a...
This four step guide will give you the foundation you always wanted. Learning the basics in handling stocks. This guide will help anyone, interested in getting...
Kirk, I always enjoy our discussions. You are the consummate genteel reasoned debater! The current overuse of Lucifer of Knotting genetics, primarily in the...
On May 26, our dun Dexter heifer, bred to a black bull, presented us with a "black" bull calf. Now 6-7 weeks later he's turning decidedly brownish. Is this...
That is pretty normal Glenn. Your bull calf will be black. Dun calves are born brown. My calves that have matured to the yellowish dun color have always...
... We have seen that happen when they are shedding their baby fur. We also used to have a lot of brown tints on adults and babies before we started feeding a...
Nina, I'd like to know more about the mineral mix you are using now. Do you make it up yourself, or buy a brand? Denita ... bull calf. Now 6-7 weeks later he's...
... I am buying it at our feed store. They mix it for our region since we are also selenium deficient. They have several different mixes but I buy the one with...
This is just awesome guys! I finally got around to graduatin and I didn't even have to turn up a single day this time around to get my final credit...
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I am in Pleasant Grove, Utah. I have a two year old short legged cow and a three year old long legged cow with her calf, all for sale. Very sorry to be...
We've had our 2nd heifer this season. She was born Saturday evening and she dun and our 1st heifer is dun. Now waiting for 2 more calves yet. We also have...
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