OKLAHOMA DEXTER CATTLE ASSOCIATION

We would like to thank the following breeders for donating heifers to the ODCA Youth Heifer Program. Without their generosity and support this program wouldn't be possible. 

 

  Wade & Sharon Runnels
Taste of Heaven Farm

 

Norman & Mary Hoover
Hickory Creek Farm 

 

Molly Allen and Circle H Farms  

 

Rick Matthys
Windmill Dexter's

Dewey Combs

D & D Red Dexter Ranch

Oklahoma Dexter Cattle Association Youth Heifer Program

 

The purpose of this program is to aid youth in getting started in the Dexter Cattle business, by awarding heifer calves to program participants on the basis of merit, future goals and the ability to care for the animal.  Any Oklahoma youth, ages 9-15 as of January 1st of the current year, who is a 4-H or FFA member may apply.  Previous winners of the ODCA youth heifer are ineligible.  All applications will be reviewed by an independent selection committee.  
Each program participant will own their heifer jointly with the ODCA until completion of the program, at which time the participant will receive full ownership of the heifer and her offspring.
Each program participant will be responsible for raising the calf, arranging for her to be bred (AI or naturally) with help from their ODCA mentor, and provide an annual report about their heifer at the fall ODCA meeting in October for two years.