3 yr old dexter for meat

[sues]

Hi - we have a heifer that is 3 & has had 1 calf but failed to get in calf this time, I am thinking of having her killed for the freezer but not sure what the meat will be like?? Any advice would be helpful!!
Sue

[Saffy]

Hello Sues,

The meat should be fantastic, probably better than a 2 year old steer.

Stephanie

[sues]

Thanks Stephanie - just got to pluck up the courage to do it now as she is my favourite!!

[domsmith]

The older they get the better the meat, generally. my customers still tell me about an 8 year old cow we butchered

BUT if she is your favourite and she has just missed 1 calving should you be so hasty!! another chance is always an option.

too soft dom

[sues]

Thanks - unfortunaley we have lost some grazing this time so I have to reduce numbers anyway so I am trying to not let my heart rule my head!! We also have a cow that is 9 this time who hasn't held, maybe we should send her as well???