Belted Galloway cattle are thought to be related
to the cattle brought to Great Britain by the Vikings.
They come from the hill country of Dumfries and Galloway
in the southwest of Scotland.
These cattle come from the hardiest of stock that from
early times were forced to graze and survive in some
of the roughest terrain and elements of Scotland.
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. Animals
dress out well in excess of 60% of their live weight. These
medium size animals with their thrift, ability to survive
adverse conditions and produce healthy offspring, earn
their way into any beef herd. |
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The 2010 Annual Meeting will once again be held
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Reno, NV the first weekend of October. This is a central location and has affordable meeting facilities. More information and details to come.
We look forward to seeing you there.
If you have any questions about the meeting please email:
Ken Bajema
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