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Dexter Cattle

Dexter Cattle were imported to North America around 1910. They are among the smallest cattle breeds in the world and the smallest in North America.

A Dexter cow can produce more milk for its weight than any other breed, 1.5-2.5 gallons per day.

DIETBrowsed on low quality vegetation and pest plants
LIFE Expectancy20 years

Fun Fact

A group of storks is called a mustering.