Northcoast Dexter Group
Welcome to North Coast Group
North Coast Dexter Group was formed over fifteen years ago to promote Dexter Cattle in particular in the north east area of NSW.
Dexter cattle owners are a big happy family who just love Dexters, having fun and sharing their knowledge with others. This group is very active and covers an area from Macksville in south to Dorrigo in west and to the Tweed in north.
This group has four meetings a year at a nominated stud throughout this area where it enjoys great friendship, food, looking at cattle, the studs and planning its next promotion.
Dexter cattle are unique. They can be used for transport, beef and milk, making cheese, lawn mowers or just the most loveable pet.
North Coast Group has hosted many events over the years. Field and training days, Dexter Expos, cattle and displays at Pro Ag many times, two Dexter breed shows (dubbed the friendly shows) and Primex the biggest promotion, three days of full on Dexters, selling Dexter beef, live Dexter displays and information.
Begin your journey with Dexters by visiting a local breeder. It is the best way to start where you will get sound advice. Whilst a breeder may like to sell you stock, a good Dexter breeder wants you to buy cattle most suited to you and your needs and so may recommend another breeder.
For more information on the best lifestyle cattle visit www.dexter.une.edu.au
Or for North Coast Dexter Group enquiries
email northcoast@dexter.com.au
MEDIA RELEASE
By Lynda Smith
27th May 2011
Could Dexter Beef be the next
"Flavour of the Month"?
As the awards and praises continue for Dexter Cattle, one must ask could this prized beef soon become the "flavour of the month".
Only last week at Bendigo Beef Week, Ian & Rose Dean of Tarali Lodge, Victoria were awarded reserved champion for their pure bred Dexter steer in the Unled Carcase on the Hoof Class (from 52 entries). The steer also had the second highest score (4 out of max 5) for marbling out of 86 animals and maximum points (15) for rib eye area, with his EMA 72.
Across the Tasman Sea, the prestigious Beef & Lamb New Zealand 2011 Steak of Origin Challenge with 400 competitors, saw a Dexter/Friesian X take out 4th place in the Best of Breed - Crossbreed & Other Class.
The breed continues to talk up a storm. Originating from Ireland, this ancient breed has come back from the brink of extinction to be one of the most desirable breeds around the world today and proving to be a breed for the future with their qualities far surpassing their nearest rivals.
At around half the size of a Hereford, the Dexter is the smallest, naturally occurring of all British breeds of cattle.
They are light on the environment and are a dual purpose cattle commonly referred to as beefy little milkers.
Leading restaurants throughout Britain now sing the praises of Dexter beef following much publicity from internationally acclaimed TV programmes such as The Great British Menu with the proof being in the cuts. They have the same number of muscles as large breeds like Angus, but small graining making the meat tender and flavoursome, with a high yield as well as being high in omega 3's.
Even a City Council in the UK has got on board with Dexter Cattle. Bristol City Council is currently acquiring the historic 270 acre Stoke Park on the outskirts of the city where it plans to keep an organic herd of Dexters, supplying the local market, including schools as well as serving as an education resource. This is part of a healthy and environmentally sustainable initiative of the Council.
In Australia demand is far outweighing supply.
Local beef producer, Allan Berry from Doubtful Creek via Casino is a second generation Hereford cattle farmer who has been also breeding Dexter cattle for several years. "I just can't keep up with the demand," said Allan. Allan and his wife Yvonne found that they could run two Dexters to one Hereford sustainably and so instead of purchasing more land, they introduced Dexters. They are currently working towards breeding Red Polled Dexters.
Although the street parade of Casino Beef Week is no longer graced by the once renowned bullocky, the late Jack Axford with his Dexter bullock team, the memory still lives on.
Anyone wanting to see more of Dexter Cattle can find them on display at this year's Primex, June 16, 17 & 18 Casino, Northern NSW where plenty of information will be on hand.
Dexter beef being eaten Dexter beef used in cooking demonstration at Primex.
Cattle at Primex June taking a break injoying a Dexter Steak
Display Primex 2009 Part of the Team
For Information.
Email:northcoast@dexter.com.au
Links of Interest:
- Additional DEXTER CATTLE Shows and Events
-
Grafton Show 13th and 14 May 2011
- Curroo Dexter Stud will be showing 3 heifers in open class and Happy Little Hooves Farm will have display on cattle.For info: info@dexter.com.au