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Belted Galloway Cattle
Breed Information
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Belted Galloway cattle are a heritage beef breed, developed in the 16th century and are naturally polled (hornless). The breed originated in Galloway, southwestern Scotland and was imported into North America in the early 1940's. They are also known as "Belties" and sometimes called "Oreo" Cows. Belties are primarily Black, Red, or Dun and usually the same color on each end, with a white belt around the middle. The Belted Galloway Society in the United States was founded in 1951.
The Belted Galloway's heritage has conditioned them to survive in harsh climates. Winter warmth is provided by a double coat of hair (wooly undercoat shed in the summer), instead of the thick layer of back-fat most breeds have. With their double hair coat, Belties need less feed than other breeds to maintain their body heat in winter and their coat can shed water. Even in very cold weather, the rain hardly penetrates their coat. From summer heat to winter cold, Belties can thrive all year long with minimal shelter.
Belted Galloways tend to be very docile, which means they're easy to handle and care for. They exhibit terrific foraging ability and are not picky about what they eat. A Danish study found that compared to other breeds, the Galloway consumed many more different types of flora. Since they eat things passed over by other cattle breeds, they can flourish even with less-than-ideal conditions.
Belted Galloways are medium in size, with cows weighing up to 1,300 pounds and bulls up to 2,000 pounds. Bull calves weigh 70 to 80 pounds at birth, and heifer calves weigh 60 to 70 pounds. Genetically, Belties are known for their longevity and hardiness, resistance to disease, high fertility rates, and ease of calving. They exhibit extraordinary mothering abilities and protect their calves against predators.
Belted Galloway Beef has been shown in a research study conducted at the University of Guelph, Ontario Canada, to have a total fat content of about 2%, an extremely low percentage. The same study showed that the Belted Galloway Beef tested, only contained about 1% saturated fat. In addition, it showed that Belted Galloway beef had the same fat content as chicken and fish, so it fits in well with a healthy diet. Belted Galloway beef is exceptionally tender, delicately textured, well-marbled, full of flavor, juicy, and the 2003 Sydney Royal Show "Beef Taste Test" winners.
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This page updated 21 August 2020 @ 0700 Mountain
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