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Welcome to the East Anglian Dexter Cattle Group website, a division of the Dexter Cattle Society; a nationwide society concerning the smallest breed native to Britain.


About The Breed


The Dexter originated in the South Western region of Ireland. Like the Kerry, they are descended from the predominately black cattle of the early Celts. The Dexter breed is the smallest British breed of cattle, standing 92cm - 107cm at the shoulder.


The success of the Dexter over the last 25 - 30 years is quite outstanding. The breed's ability to adapt to varying and extreme climatic conditions and to different systems of management is a typical characteristic. Now considered well established in many parts of the world, having been exported to Australia, New Zealand, Cuba, Argentina, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Italy, Belgium, Denmark and Germany, the breed has dedicated societies in many of these countries, demonstrating the popularity, durability and appeal of the breed.


The meat is well marbled and of very high quality; dexter beef is very popular with the consumer, through farm shops, farmers markets and home freezer consumption due to its outstanding flavour, small joints and minimal waste.

Due to its small size the dexter is ideal for those with small buildings and animals are happy to be wintered outside. As an early maturing breed, steers can be finished on grazing at twenty to twenty-four months with no supplementary feeding. Their size also affects their meat to bone ratio favourably, resulting in a killing out percentage of 56%. It is these factors that make the breed so economically appealing.

News and Events


Come and Join Us!

Membership is just £10 for the year and we have several visits throughout the year to look at some of the finest Dexter Cattle in the country. Owning any Dexters is not a requirement so long as you are as passionate about the breed as we are!!

Upcoming Shows

 

South Suffolk         12th May 2024            DC

                             

 

Hadleigh                18th May 2024          AONB

                                   

 

Suffolk             29th & 30th May 2024       DC

                                

 

Norfolk           26th & 27th June 2024        DC

                                

 

Tendring                13th July 2024           AONB

                                                            


Wayland               4th August 2024            DC



Aylsham              26th August 2024           DC



Gransden        28th September 2024     AONB  

Key


DC: Dexter Classes

AONB: Any Other Native Breed

RBC: Rare Breed Classes


Recent Showing Results


2024 Show Results

 


South Suffolk Show - Results



Hadleigh Show - Results



Suffolk Show - Results



Royal Norfolk Show - Results



Tendring Show - Results



Wayland Show - TBC



Aylsham Show - TBC



Gransden Show - TBC


 








Meetings and Other News


Our annual Christmas lunch/AGM this year took place in February at The Thomas Payne Hotel in Thetford.

Attendance this year was good and we had a very informative meeting, talking about bluetongue. It was excellent to catch up over a delicious meal and a good time was had by all!





Find a Local Member

Coming soon!


In the meantime, here are some useful contacts:


Chairman: Robin Creighton     Tel: 07769 143 010


Secretary: Mary Brookes     Tel: 01359 252 241


Treasurer: Erica Strange     Tel: 01986 873 376

For Sale

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

If your sale is successful, please contact me at elliecbrookes@gmail.com so that the advert may be removed.

To add a sale or hire advert, please fill out the form below:

*Please note you must be a member of the   group to advertise on our website

Heifers for Sale

Cows for Sale

Steers for Sale

Other Sales


Sebright bantams and Hamburghs


Description: Silver Sebright bantams and large Silver Spangled Hamburghs For sale. Bred from top prize winning birds.

Please phone Robin Creighton on 07769 143010

Wanted

Dexter Steers


Description: WANTED any and all UTM steers within a reasonable distance of Breckland.

Location: Breckland

Contact Rich Ives at

https://folgateproduce.farm/contact


Bulls for Sale

Bulls for Hire

Dexter Bull


Quality non-short Dexter bull available for hire.

For more information contact Paul Brind on    07881 645725