SPRING FARM
About Dexters
Dexter cattle originated in Ireland and are the smallest of British breeds - first introduced into England in 1882. They are extremely hardy and can live outdoors all year round if necessary. We like to provide them with shelter over winter as this gives the grazing areas chance to recover in time for Spring and also gives the cattle some respite from our cold wet weather. Beef from Dexter cattle is superb - it is often described as 'good, old fashioned beef' which is naturally marbled and has a flavour all of it's own.
Because Dexters thrive on a natural diet of grass and hay and are not usually fed supplements, the meat is high in Omega-3. According to tests it can contain up to six times the amount of Omega-3 normally found in grain fed cattle.
Like all animals, Dexters have their own personalities but, generally speaking, they are pretty laid back and are quite easy to handle and even halter train.