Hanover Dexter Cattle Company

Although a rare breed, in recent years there has been a world-wide surge of interest in Dexter Cattle. Dexters appeal to a variety of interests. Because of their smaller size and limited number, they appeal to the miniature/novelty rancher and rare gene protection enthusiasts, as well as the small acreage rancher. Dexters, are an old Irish breed, have an easy-going nature so they are also sought after as the family cow or for youth 4-H projects. Due to their smaller size Dexters need less hay and feed and are just right for the small farm. These characteristics make the Dexter the perfect old-fashion family cow. Pound for pound, Dexters cost less to get to the table, economically turning forage into rich milk and quality, lean meat. Also since Dexter beef is not sold in stores, it costs less to feed a family a truly exceptional meat.

Rib Eye Exceeds Standard USDA Correlation

Research done at California State University, Chico, showed that the Dexter rib eye was 15% larger than the standard USDA rib eye vs. carcass weight correlation would expect it to be. Since Dexters are a small-boned breed which marble well without excess cover fat, they produce tender meat with excellent flavor.

Better Health

Beef has been a staple of the American diet for generations. Given the rise in poultry consumption, Americans have become more conscious of there intake of fat and cholesterol. Dexter beef is a perfect match to that health conscious interest. Tests have shown that Dexter beef is 18% lower in cholesterol than the beef that is most often sold in grocery stores and meat markets. In addition, when cattle are grass-finished on natural pasture forages, the Omega 3 and 6 levels in the beef achieves the desires of those concerned about better health. Every cow and calf on Rockin B Ranch is grass-fed and is never confined in a feed-lot atmosphere. The end result is that Dexter beef is far superior to that you would buy in any supermarket or traditional grocery store. Like fine wine and cheese, not all beef and all breeds are the same. Also like wine, beef develops a flavor from the land on which it is raised. Colorado Dexter Beef from Rockin B Ranch has earned high praise from those who appreciate great tasting meat.

Small Family Farm

This great country was built on the hard work of pioneering farmers and ranchers. The industrial revolution placed a premium on mass production, lower unit cost and higher profits. Small farmers could not compete with the trend and farms and ranches have been disappearing at rapid rates since the early to mid-1900s. Unfortunately, farming industries have been unable to provide the same quality of meat previous generations enjoyed. Numerous studies show that meat from animals raised in a natural environment retain more of the healthful fatty acids and contain far fewer harmful chemicals than those that have been fattened in feedlots. Thankfully the recent resurrection of the small family farm is bringing back that natural environment and once again providing quality meat as a healthy alternative. The use of artificial antibiotics and growth hormones in beef cattle are major concerns for health conscious consumers. The “bigger is better” philosophy may have value in some situations but it has not proven itself in meat production. More and more ranchers are moving toward smaller framed animals with their ability to efficiently turn natural grasses and forages into quality meat. Small ranchers raising “free-range” chickens, sheep, goats, and beef are providing the health benefits that an increasing number of American consumers are demanding. Hanover Dexter Cattle Company at Rockin B Ranch addresses all these concerns and demands through a small, family owned and operated ranch providing a stress free environment of native forages for small framed cattle that are naturally lean and tender, low in cholesterol and balanced in Omega 3 and 6. We often say “the proof is in the tasting.” Isn’t it time you proved it for yourself?  Contact us via email or phone, 719-683-8636.