Farmers Co-Op.

Collective of independent family farms brought together by a love of Native Irish livestock.

Native Irish Breeds.

We rear Native Irish Celtic Cattle on wild, wet, wooded areas on Brave Herder Farmlands.

Ethically Raised.

Free Range. Slow Maturing. Farming As It Should Be.

About Us

Brave Herders is a collective of independent family farms brought together by a love of native Irish livestock breeds & a drive to offer a non-factory farmed alternative to consumers. We represent farms across Munster and we are members of the Irish Dexter Cattle Society

Discover Dexter Beef

Dexter Beef is attracting a growing following, becoming a speciality both at home and abroad. Dexter beef is naturally more tender than other beef and contains more Omega-3 fatty acids. Compact in stature, their beef is packed with taste. Ruby Red in colour with an unrivalled, natural taste, Dexter Burgers are a fantastic way to begin your Dexter Experience.

Spider Marbling
Uniquely marbled and has a delicious, succulent flavour.

The breed is pre-disposed to develop unique ‘spider’ marbling, a trait commonly seen in Wagyu beef.

Tenderness
Dexter Beef is slow maturing & naturally tender

Dexter beef is naturally more tender than other beef and is high in CLAs, Omega 3, Omega 6 and Omega 9.

Compact Joints & Cuts
Suitable for Flexitarians

It's the smallest breed of cow in the world, joints & cuts are in smaller portions. Roasts are also the perfect size for slow-cookers.

Visual Appeal
Ruby Red in Colour

Dexter beef has strong visual appeal, with a ruby red meat colour & deep yellow fat content, providing a more natural looking beef.

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