The Complete Dexter's Cattle Owner's Handbook: Step-by-Step Care Instructions, Pasture Planning, Herd Health, Breeding Tips, and Sustainable Dexter Ca (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798271715402)

Small, hardy, friendly, and incredibly efficient, Dexter cattle are one of the most rewarding heritage breeds to raise-whether you're starting a small homestead, expanding a family farm, or simply seeking a more sustainable lifestyle.
But to raise healthy, productive, and well-balanced Dexters, it's important to understand their unique needs from the start.

The Complete Dexter's Cattle Owner's Handbook is your clear, practical, and confidence-building guide to raising Dexter cattle the right way-no prior farm experience required.

Inside this comprehensive handbook, you'll learn:

• How to select your first Dexter cattle based on temperament, purpose, and herd goals
• Pasture and land management planning to support natural grazing and reduce feed costs
• The best feeding and nutrition practices for all seasons and life stages
• Herd health essentials every owner should know-vaccination basics, parasite control, injury prevention, and when to call a vet
• Breeding tips made simple, including calving preparation and gentle handling methods
• How to maintain calm and social cattle through safe, stress-free handling techniques
• Milk and meat production guidance, whether for home use or small-scale sales
• Sustainable, ethical, and humane ownership practices that benefit both your cattle and your land

Written in clear, friendly language, this guide is designed to save you time, money, stress, and unnecessary mistakes-while empowering you with the knowledge to build a healthy, thriving, and productive Dexter herd.

Whether you're raising Dexters for milk, beef, land stewardship, family food security, or companionship, this guide gives you every step needed for success.