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.

Download online registration instructions
ACCESS HERD BOOK NOW

JOIN TODAY

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

BECOME A MEMBER

DEXTER BEEF

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

Dexter beef producers map

FORMS & FEES

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

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LATEST NEWS

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

News & Events

SHOWS & SALES

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

Show & Sales

SOCIETY REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

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

DNA information

LINEAR ASSESSMENT

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

linear assessment

AI

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

society ai bulls

MERCHANDISE

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

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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.

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