Ashley Fertak & Donors with Grand Champion Steer in Youth Class
The Texas Dexter Breeders Association is headed by President Don P. Giles from Bandera, Texas and is a member-driven association for the purpose of enhancing the economic value and membership benefits for Texas owners/breeders of their ADCA-registered Dexter cattle.
What are Dexter Cattle?
Dexters are an old, established and naturally small breed of hardy cattle utilized for their beef, milk, and in some cases, for their muscle as farm workers. Originating in Ireland, the cattle became popular among small landholders in Europe who would keep a Dexter cow in the backyard to provide the family’s supply of fresh milk and meat. Their small size, coupled with their docile temperament, has led to their increasing popularity in the United States. Dexters are easy to handle, and pound for pound, are one of the most productive breeds at turning poor forage into rich milk and delicious meat. That makes them a perfect choice for the small-acreage farmer, and their meat is ideally suited for today’s health-conscious consumers.
What is the purpose of the Texas Dexter Breeders Association?
The TDBA’s mission is to enhance the economic value and membership benefits for Texas owners/breeders of American Dexter Cattle Association (ADCA)-registered Dexter cattle. To that end, the Association aims to: (1) Cooperatively provide enhanced services to all Texas members of the American Dexter Cattle Association, (2) support ethical breeding practices and continually improve the quality of the breed through education, (3) support the development of youth in 4H and FFA through programs that include Dexter cattle, projects and non-cattle merit recognition, and (4) promote the Dexter breed for the collective benefit of all members.
You can get more information at their website by clicking HERE.