Registered Dexter
Registered Dexter
MRALD Sarah Sue is a registered Dexter cow in our Cannon County, Tennessee herd. Bred from the MRALD line, Sue combines proven Dexter milk genetics with excellent conformation. At Mountain Heritage Farm, she is admired for her long, hand-milking teats and strong maternal history. Gentle in the stanchion, Sue produces steady milk flow and continues a line of reliable Dexter genetics that fit well in a small-farm, dual-purpose program. She is part of our breeding herd in Tennessee and represents the depth and consistency we strive to carry forward.
Sue – Dexter Milker
📏 Size & Measurements
- Height: ~44″
- Estimated weight: ~850 lb (±50 lb)
- Frame type: Larger-framed Dexter cow
🐂 Conformation
- Topline: Not perfect, but functionally solid
- Width: Good width through pins and chest
- Feet & legs: Good structure; travels sound
🥛 Production
- Lactation stage: Just into 2nd lactation
- Milking context: Excellent in the stanchion
🫕 Udder & Milking Qualities
- Teats: Long hand-milking teats
- Handling: Stands quietly; easy to work with
🌿 Overall Impression
Sue is a capable, easy-handling Dexter dairy cow with the size and strength to work in a homestead program. While her topline isn’t show-ring ideal, she’s functionally sound with good width, solid feet and legs, and a calm, cooperative demeanor in the stanchion. Not a “hug-me, pet-me” personality, but straightforward to manage. Now entering her second lactation, she brings practical, no-drama milkability with A1/A2 milk.
Historical Lactation Data
First Lactation
Sarah Sue's Sire and Dam
Photos of this animal’s sire and dam, provided by their breeder.
Sire: Belle Fourche Jake Colfax
Sired by Hiyu Saturn’s Warlord, one of two sons of Saturn of Knotting ever to have straws available in the U.S.
Sarah Sue's dam is Mrald Sparklett
She has a beautifully supported udder with even, well-spaced teats.
Sparklett had a sweet little bull calf on 4/26/23. Just hours after calving, even fully engorged, look at how beautifully supported her udder is! These genetics are exactly what one wants in a long-term milk cow!
Sarah Sue Through the Years
Registered Dexter Cow in Tennessee
MRALD Sarah Sue is part of our Mountain Heritage Farm breeding program, where we focus on raising registered Dexter cattle known for their dual-purpose strength. She carries forward the proven genetics of Belle Fourche and MRALD lines, adding depth and consistency to our herd. Sue represents the balance of milk production, gentle temperament, and long-term soundness that makes Dexter cows the ideal choice for small farms and family dairies across the United States.
Dexter Cattle Questions
Are Dexter cows good family milk cows?
Yes. With their moderate size and steady milk flow, Dexter cows like Sue provide just enough milk for a household without overwhelming production.
What makes Dexter cattle a good choice for small farms?
Dexters are hardy, efficient, and dual-purpose, supplying both milk and beef while thriving on smaller acreages.
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