THE DEXTER CATTLE SOCIETY

The Dexter breed originated in Ireland. The smallest native breed of cattle in the British Isles, they are hardy, dual-purpose cattle, producing excellent beef and milk, an ideal suckler cow for conservation grazing. We support Dexter cattle owners and breeders, offering advice and a range of services.


REGISTER YOUR CALVES

Access the online herd book below to register and notify calves and manage your herd.

ANIMALS FOR SALE/HIRE/AI

View animals currently listed for Sale/Hire/AI by society members.

Non members – contact the office for details

MEMBER/ANIMAL SEARCH

Facility to search for member contact details and animals/show results.

JOIN TODAY

To become a member of the Dexter Cattle Society visit our membership page and download a membership form.

DEXTER BEEF

Delicious Pedigree Dexter Beef is a outstanding quality product and tastes as beef used to taste.

FORMS & FEES

Birth registration form, membership form etc plus information on Society fees.

LATEST NEWS

Find our latest news on the News & Events page.
Please also see the news flash at the bottom of this page

SHOWS & SALES

Keep up to date with details of upcoming shows and sales around the United Kingdom.

SOCIETY REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

Details of how to register your animals including information on DNA Profiling and Chondrodysplasia Testing.

LINEAR ASSESSMENT

Linear Assessment is a voluntary scheme that is only available to Dexter Cattle Society members.

AI

How to order, further information along with a list of fees on AI bulls available through the Dexter Cattle Society.

MERCHANDISE

Download a society merchandise order form and order your society polo shirts, fleeces, ties and gilets.

News Flash!

12/05/2025

National Show 2025 – Entries are open

Royal Lancashire Show 18th-20th July 2025

www.royallancashireshow.co.uk/cattle

News Flash!

17/03/2025

The Scottish Government have acknowledged that Dexter cattle are a Native Breed and if any Environmental Schemes, through the Scottish Government, were available they would accept Dexter cattle as a Native Breed on these schemes.

09/02/2024

Are you organising events?

Check you have insurance for public liability. You should do a risk assessment, e.g. electric extension cables, uneven ground.

Templates of a risk assessment available from the Society office, please enquire.