Galloway and Belted Galloway Cattle Breeders Societies and Associations |
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Belted Galloway Cattle Society |
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Belted Galloways are a hardy breed that originated on the exposed uplands of Galloway, in the south west of Scotland.
Colours are black, dun, or red, all with the characteristic white belt,
which completely encircles the body. |
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Find out
more about Belted Galloways in Australia - a versatile and highly
adaptable breed of cattle. |
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Western
Belted Galloway Association |
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Belties
were first imported to the United States in 1939. Mature cows weigh
1100-1300 pounds with bulls at age five in the 1800-2000 pound range.
Belties produce exceptionally lean and flavorful meat. |
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U.S.
Belted Galloway Society |
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The Belted
Galloway's first recorded history indicates that they developed during
the 16th Century in the former Galloway district of Scotland |
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