Cattle
Kensey Park have Dexter, Aberdeen Angus and Aberdeen AngusXSouth Devon.
Dexters
The Dexter originated in the South Western region of Ireland. Like the Kerry, they are descended from the predominately black cattle of the early Celts.
The frequently heard theory that the Dexters are a comparatively new breed is a complete fallacy as the breed is fully described and mentioned by its proper name, in a report on Irish cattle written in 1845, by Mr David Low.
From this publication we learn that the breed owes its modern appearance, name, and probably qualities to a Mr Dexter who was agent to a Lord Howarden who came to Ireland in 1750 and made his home in Co Tipperary. David Low stated that a Mr Dexter had produced his curious breed by selection from the best of the hardy mountain cattle of the area, and to have succeeded to a very high degree.
Dexter cattle were first introduced into England in 1882, when ten Dexters were purchased by Mr. Martin. J. Sutton of Kidmore Grange, Oxfordshire from Mr. James. Robertson of La Mancha, Nr Malahide, Dublin. They were first shown at the Royal Show at Norwich in 1886.
By 1892, this native Irish breed was so well established in Great Britain that at a meeting of breeders at the Smithfield club on December 6th resulted in the formation of the Kerry and Dexter/Kerry cattle society.
Our resident, home bred bull is 'Kenseypark Logi Bear', who was born in 2005. Out of 'Woodlee Lupin' by 'Dartmoor Papillon' and is the sire of 'Bilbo Baggins' his first offspring, born 2007 and his first calf this year is 'Bobby'. We await 2 more calves by him in August.
Our breeding Dexters
'Frankford Bluebell' born in 2004, out of 'Weyland Primrose' by the multi supreme champion bull 'Shilford Mighty Mouse'.
'Dartmoor Lilac' born in 2004 and is the full sister to 'Kenseypark Logi Bear'
'Kenseypark Bon Bon' born in 2006, out of 'Bluebell' by 'Hillgrove Jet'
Both 'Lilac' and 'BonBon' are due to calve in August 2008.
**NEWS: 'Kenseypark Liquorice', Reserve Breed Champion at Devon County Show 2008*
Born 2006 out of 'Woodlee Lupin' by 'Shilford Mighty Mouse' now owned by Mr & Mrs Bernard Stamp of the Shilford Dexters. At Devon County Show 2008, 'Liquorice' won the 2 year old heifer class, and went on to take Reserve Female Champion and Reserve Breed Champion
Aberdeen Angus:
Annie is our Aberdeen Angus cow, and is a traditional looking cow. We have her steer from last year 'Eddie', and this years bull calf, 'Marti'.
Aberdeen Angus X South Devon:
We have 2 AAXSD cows, 'Clover' & 'Daisy' who we bought 2007, with heifer calves at foot, 'Copper' & 'Dolly'. They are now a year old and we will AI them when they are a little bit older. 'Clover' & 'Daisy' have given us 2 smashing calves for 2008.
Sold
DEXTER cow with calf at foot
Black cow 4years old, long legged, with dun bull calf (castrated) by Kenseypark Logi Bear. Lilac is an excellent mum, VERY milky.
For sale as related to our bull. £500 the pair.
Kenseypark Bobby
Bobby was born May 2008 and is too good to castrate, so i'm offering him for sale as a potential bull, as he has excellent confirmation and pedigree. He is by our homebred bull 'Kenseypark Logi Bear' who is registered with the Dexter Cattle Society out of 'Frankford Bluebell' who is by the multi supreme champion Shilford Mighty Mouse. 'Logi' is out of a cow we sadly lost last winter (Woodlee Lupin) who has produced 'Kenseypark Liquorice' who took Reserve Breed Champion at Devon County Show 2008. He would be ready at weaning (Jan/Feb) and a deposit will secure. He is medium leg in length, and is a very friendly calf. His mum Bluebell has the best of temperaments which she passes on to her calves, a couple which we have kept and can be seen.
DEXTER Bull Calf
'Kenseypark Bertie Bassett'. Born August. Black, short legged, excellent confirmation. Would go into the showring as has masses of presence (very cheeky chap). Out of homebred bull, Kenseypark Logi Bear who has produced excellent stock. One I would love to keep but too related to my stock. £500. Deposit secures till weaned.
