Registered Dexter
Registered Dexter
Belle Fourche Miss Carly is a larger-framed red Dexter cow, gentle and cooperative in the stanchion. A steady producer, she peaked at 34 pounds in her second lactation. While her extremely short teats make her a machine-milking-only cow, she consistently raises healthy calves and passes on production strength to her daughters. Carly’s combination of yield, durability, and calm temperament make her an important brood cow in our program.
Carly – Dexter Milker
📏 Size & Measurements
- Withers height: ~43–44″
- Hip height: 44.75″
- Estimated weight: ~900 lb (large for a Dexter)
- Frame type: Tall, substantial, dairy-influenced Dexter cow
🐂 Conformation
- Frame: Large, roomy, balanced cow with strong bone
- Topline: Level from shoulder to hip
- Rear: Wide through the pins, good calving ease
- Feet & legs: Sound and correct
🥛 Production
- Peak daily yield: ~34 lb (second lactation)
- Stage at evaluation: ~6 months in milk
- Milk quality: A1/A1 genetics, suitable for diverse dairy uses
🫕 Udder & Milking Qualities
- Depth: Secure, carried well above the hocks
- Attachments: Functional, adequate for commercial use
- Teats: Extremely short — machine milking only, very difficult to hand milk
- Texture: Pliable udder with steady letdown once started
🌿 Overall Impression
Carly is a strong-bodied, larger-framed Dexter cow with excellent production capacity, peaking at 34 pounds on her second lactation. While she stands calmly and is cooperative in the stanchion, her extremely short teats make hand milking impractical — she is strictly a machine cow. Her daughters are expected to inherit her production strength while refining udder and teat qualities for easier milking. Carly is a cornerstone milker in our program, valued for her yield and durability.
Historical Lactation Data
Carly's Second Lactation
Dexter calves of Belle Fourche Miss Carly
Carly's Parentage Gallery
Photos of this animal’s sire and dam, provided by their breeder.
Miss Carly Through the Years
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