RAISING MEAT DEXTER CATTLE: Your Complete Handbook for Raising Healthy, Profitable Dexter Cattle — Feeding, Handling, Housing, Breeding, Butchering, Processing, and Selling Quality Beef. - Softcover
Synopsis
Raising Meat Dexter Cattle is the complete, down-to-earth guide for anyone interested in raising Dexter cattle for meat—whether you're just starting out or looking to improve your small farm operation.
Dexter cattle are known for their efficiency, docile temperament, and delicious, grass-fed beef. This book shows you how to raise them successfully on a small acreage, from choosing the right breeding stock to finishing cattle for high-quality meat. You'll learn practical skills for feeding, housing, handling, and breeding Dexter cattle in a sustainable way that supports both animal health and farm profitability.
Whether you're focused on direct-to-consumer beef sales, personal food security, or building a regenerative farm system, this guide helps you produce ethical, nutrient-rich meat—without needing a large herd or expensive infrastructure.
Inside, you'll discover:
• How to select, breed, and raise Dexter cattle specifically for beef
• Feeding plans for every stage, from calves to finishing
• Safe, humane handling techniques and low-stress facilities
• Tips for preparing your cattle for butchering and working with processors
• Grass-fed vs. grain-finished strategies and what works best for small farms
• How to package, label, and legally sell your beef
• Marketing tips for selling farm-raised meat directly to consumers or restaurants
• Sustainable grazing and management practices that support soil and pasture health
With clear, step-by-step guidance, this book supports your goal of raising healthy livestock while producing premium-quality Dexter beef. Whether you're looking to supply your family, your community, or grow a profitable small farm business, Raising Meat Dexter Cattle gives you the tools to do it right.
Perfect for homesteaders, regenerative farmers, heritage breed enthusiasts, and anyone ready to raise beef cattle on a small scale.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Raising Meat Dexter Cattle is the complete, down-to-earth guide for anyone interested in raising Dexter cattle for meat-whether you're just starting out or looking to improve your small farm operation.Dexter cattle are known for their efficiency, docile temperament, and delicious, grass-fed beef. This book shows you how to raise them successfully on a small acreage, from choosing the right breeding stock to finishing cattle for high-quality meat. You'll learn practical skills for feeding, housing, handling, and breeding Dexter cattle in a sustainable way that supports both animal health and farm profitability.Whether you're focused on direct-to-consumer beef sales, personal food security, or building a regenerative farm system, this guide helps you produce ethical, nutrient-rich meat-without needing a large herd or expensive infrastructure.Inside, you'll discover: - How to select, breed, and raise Dexter cattle specifically for beef- Feeding plans for every stage, from calves to finishing- Safe, humane handling techniques and low-stress facilities- Tips for preparing your cattle for butchering and working with processors- Grass-fed vs. grain-finished strategies and what works best for small farms- How to package, label, and legally sell your beef- Marketing tips for selling farm-raised meat directly to consumers or restaurants- Sustainable grazing and management practices that support soil and pasture healthWith clear, step-by-step guidance, this book supports your goal of raising healthy livestock while producing premium-quality Dexter beef. Whether you're looking to supply your family, your community, or grow a profitable small farm business, Raising Meat Dexter Cattle gives you the tools to do it right.Perfect for homesteaders, regenerative farmers, heritage breed enthusiasts, and anyone ready to raise beef cattle on a small scale. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798282328233