1. Dexter
Our winner, the Dexter, is the smallest British cattle breed at around 700 pounds fully grown. They can be kept on a mere half-acre of grass and produce both dairy and meat in abundance. In fact, the Dexter yields more milk by body weight than any other breed: 10 liters per day, or more than 2.6 gallons, of high-protein, high-butterfat milk. If you are farming for beef, the Dexter reaches maturity at an early age and produces flavorful meat with a good marble. Many people believe the Dexter to be a new breed of cattle, but they originated in Ireland in the 1800s and are now the best of our 6 easiest cows to raise with your children!
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