Originally from Ireland, the Dexter breed of cattle is a small farm cow raised for both milk and beef. Once rare, Dexter cows are becoming more popular on family farms.
Dexter Cattle
Fact File
Where to see them: Spaulding Children's Zoo
Height: 3 to 3.5 ft
Weight: 750 to 1,000 lbs
Lifespan: 15 to 20 yrs
Diet: Grass
Rechewed Food: A cow chews and swallows its food twice. Food that comes back up from the stomach to be re-chewed is called cud.
