Shamrock Acres Dexter Cattle

In reality our herd is old. I'm pretty sure the average age is 10 or so and we are rocking 19 year old Shamrock Kate as our herd matriarch and Hatfield Hollow Missy is close behind at 18. So we do have to start to think about replacing some of these old girls at some point in time. Like I said, our herd is old, but that's bound to happen when you are breeding cattle for that longevity factor. So, what's on the top of the list when we are looking at heifer calves to retain in

The long time debate- to dehorn or not dehorn... that is quite the question! Another one of those personally choices that every breeder has to make. However it may not be as black and white answer, even though the horns are... As a breeder or as a family farm that has a cow or two around, you need to take a few things into consideration. 1- What is the cow's use? Are you going to milk or show? Halter train or what range cows? 2- Do you have a predator issue? Coyotes, wolves,