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	Belted Galloway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Belted Galloway is a breed of Galloway cattle.
		It is a Scottish hybrid of Galloway and Dutch Belted.
		The Belted Galloway is predominently raised for beef, while the Dutch Belted is mostly a dairy cow.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Belted_Galloway (145 words)

	Black Angus Cattle Page
		Galloway cattle are an ancient breed that originated in the rugged hill country of southwestern Scotland.
		Galloways are polled and medium in size, cows weighing between 1000 to 1500 pounds.
		Galloway cows calve easily because of the calves' small size and are long-lived with many cows producing regularly into their teens and beyond.
	sheepandcattle.com /galloway.html (365 words)

	The Animals - Tregellys Fiber Farm (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Galloway cattle became a valuable element of the trade between Scotland and England.
		Galloway cattle were imported to the United States beginning in the 1850s, and the American Galloway Breeders Association was founded in 1882 The Galloway’s success initially rivaled that of the Angus, though by 1900, it was found in a smaller niche as a range breed on the plains.
		Galloway beef is of great quality and can be marketed in a variety of specialty niches, such as grass-fed and organic beef.
	www.tregellysfibers.com /cattle.htm (350 words)

	Renaissance Farms Ltd Grassfed Galloway beef
		Galloway were known centuries ago for their durability in the wilds and their premium meat at the butchers block.
		The Galloway should be of moderate frame, shorter in the leg than practically all breeds of contemporary cattle, and of very deep body.
		Galloway are known to be non-selective grazers, dining on plants that a lot of cattle routinely reject.
	www.renfarms.com /GalBreed.html (679 words)

	National Western Stock Show: Livestock - Cattle Breeds (Miniature Herefords) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The cattle of the region were said to be dark, smooth-polled, wavy-haired with undercoats like beaver's fur and for centuries they went unnamed, referred to only as the fl cattle of Galloway.
		Galloway cattle received recognition as a preferred breed as early as 1570, but Scottish Galloway breeders didn't begin their cattle genealogy until 1862.
		The naturally polled, long-bodied, curly-haired cattle come in three primary colors - fl, red and dun - and in three color patterns - solid, white park and belted - and are well adapted to harsh Northern climates.
	www.nationalwestern.com /nwss/livestock/cattlebreeds/galloways (222 words)

	Galloway Cattle
		Galloway breeders throughout the world consider the most desirable Galloway to be one of medium size; in contrast to some of the larger long legged breeds of cattle.
		In March 1951, the Galloway Cattle Society of Australia was inaugurated with Mr H A Kater as President.
		Galloway cattle breeders continue to use the hoof and hook competitions to demonstrate the benefits of the breed to the industry.
	www.acr.net.au /~galloway/about.htm (1311 words)

	.: Cascade Magazines :.
		Galloways are the hairy ones, hairy and polled.
		The Galloway breed itself is older still, some say the cattle go back as far as the 11th Century, with mentions of white-belted, or "sheeted" cattle coming in the 1600 and 1700s.
		Dutch Belted Cattle (Lakenvelder) are an ancient, belted, small-boned, primarily dairy breed brought to The Netherlands from the Tyrol Mountains of Switzerland and Austria to become royally admired cattle of Dutch nobility, where the breed flourished in the mid-1700s.
	www.cascadehorseman.com /articles/2005/12/05/cattleman/news01.txt (1989 words)

	"Highland Cattle: A Breed Apart" by Victoria Vargas
		The “Belted Galloway”, a hardy breed of Scottish Cattle, is distinctive because of the belted, white band evenly distributed around the mid section of the otherwise totally fl animal.
		Galloways have a long and distinctive heritage as being considered one of the oldest cattle breeds in the world.
		Belted Galloways are certainly considered to have all the desired cattle traits by those who raise them, and their popularity and demand certainly attests to their profitability and marketability.
	www.homestead.org /LivestockDirectory/VictoriaVargas/BeltedGallowayCattle.htm (719 words)

	Breeds of Livestock - Galloway cattle
		The Galloway breed of cattle became important during the Scoto-Saxon period, and the breeders of Galloway enjoyed the export of cheese and hides.
		It is not known where the polled character was acquired by the Galloway breed because in its beginning many of the cattle were horned.
		Most of the early cattle in the Galloway district were fl, but red, brown, brindles, and cattle with white markings were not uncommon.
	www.ansi.okstate.edu /breeds/cattle/galloway (1119 words)

	BGS - History
		Though references to 'sheeted' cattle occur in literature and art as early as the 11th Century, the Belted Galloway's first recorded history indicates that they developed during the 16th Century in the former Galloway district of Scotland, a rugged and hilly seacoast region where hardiness was necessary for survival.
		Though no documentary evidence is available to substantiate the assumption, the known prepotency of the Dutch cattle lends weight to this view, and the frequent traffickings between Scotland and the Low Countries in the 17th and 18th Centuries would provide opportunities for the importation of a few Dutch Belted cattle.
		The Belted Galloway heifer is generally bred at age 14 to 18 months, with many breeders electing to breed at 700 to 800 lbs.
	www.beltie.org /history.html (846 words)

	BCS - Where does the belt come from? PART 2 of 3
		These seem to have found their way into Scotland and were crossed with the Galloway cattle of Southwest Scotland, by several breeders about the time the cattle improvement was started, in that part of the world.
		The belted cattle from Northumberland, were said to be bigger framed than the fl Galloway cattle and less wild, but just as hardy, and better milkers; though their hair was not so long and silky.
		A cattle plague that struck Europe in the late 1880ís was largely responsible for reducing the numbers of Lakenvelder cattle in Holland.
	www.buelingo.com /pastarticles/beltfrom2.html (1311 words)

	Miniature Cattle Breeds for home meat production
		As cattle are selected for increased size and faster growth rate, their fertility rate drops, and the efficiency of conversion of grass into meat (kg meat per hectare) falls.
		A breed originally from from County Galloway, Scotland, they are remarkable for their docility, and their 'double coat' - a heavy, hairy outer coat, and a soft downy undercoat (the only other bovines with a double coat are highland cattle and bison).
		Galloways are naturally polled (hornless), and are hardy, and easy calving, The cows are good mothers and have good udders and are good milk producers.
	www.naturalhub.com /grow_meat_breeds_cattle_small.htm (1289 words)

	CattleNetwork.com
		Though much has been written of the history of British cattle since the middle of the 18th century, the period immediately before that is almost without a record.
		cattle, and the breeders decided they liked the polled characteristic and started selecting their cattle for the character.
		cattle are generally very docile," quotes William Youatt, (English researcher, scientist, veterinary surgeon, historian and standard writer on cattle in the early 1800s.) He goes on to say, "This is a most valuable point about them in every respect.
	www.cattlenetwork.com /content.asp?contentid=16008 (929 words)

	Purebred Galloway Cattle
		Galloway cattle originated centuries ago in the rugged hill country of the Galloway district of Scotland, where they graze today on the heath, alongside flocks of sheep.
		Galloway females are ideal brood stock for producers who are conscious of their bottom line.
		The official organization of Galloway breeders in the United States is the American Galloway Breeders Association, Missoula, Montana.
	www.kaysfarm.com /Galloway.html (412 words)

	Galloways suit the Kilnstown system
		The cross-bred cattle are then put to the Limousin bull and the females are retained to produce three-quarter or seven eighths calves.
		The Waughs continue to be happy with the Galloway as it suits their farming conditions in the Bewcastle area with an abundance of rainfall and heavy land which even the lighter-weight Galloways can poach in a bad summer.
		The Galloway's attributes for the Waugh family are in its ease of calving, its milkiness - and its ability to produce a good tasty piece of beef.
	www.livestock-sales.co.uk /news/04_aug/galloway.html (1116 words)

	Galloway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		During the 18th century, when 20-30,000 head of cattle left the Galloway area annually and were driven southward to be traded at the Smithfield market, selection for polled animals was carried out by the breeders.
		Galloway breeders went their own way in 1877 and in 1878 the Galloway Cattle Society published its first volume of pedigrees.
		The hair of the Galloway is long, waved, and shaggy and the ears have, characteristic for the breed, long hair growing inside.
	www.cattlenetwork.net /Breeds/galloway.htm (431 words)

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		Belted Galloway cattle have a unique appearance and are distinguished from other breeds of cattle because they have a white belt circling their midriff.
		The Belted Galloway originated in the Province of Galloway, Scotland during the 16th century.
		The average slaughter weight of Beltie cattle is between 1,000 - 1,100 pounds at 18 months of age.
	www.doublestuffacres.com (198 words)

	Cattle breeds: Galloway
		The Australian Galloway Association was incorporated to provide a proactive organisation which assisted breeders of Galloways, Belted Galloways, White Galloways and Miniature Galloways to register, transfer and promote their cattle.
		Galloways, because of their extra hair, can actually gain weight when on the same ration as other cattle who are losing weight.
		Galloway beef is rich in linoleic acid, which reduces the dangerous type of cholesterol (LDL), prevents thrombosis and therefore protects coronary vessels.
	www.agric.nsw.gov.au /reader/6271 (824 words)

	Belted Galloways
		Belted Galloways have been bred in Scotland for many years with their origin obscured in the mists of cattleman's folklore.
		The cattle have the same general characteristics as the solid coloured Galloway but are noted for the broad belt of white coat encircling the body.
		Herds of fl Galloway cattle have been managed for the Royal families in the United Kingdom for many centuries.
	www.galloway.asn.au /Belties.htm (378 words)

	Belted Galloway Cattle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		This distinctively marked, hardy breed of beef cattle originated in the Galloway area of south-western Scotland.
		Historically, these cattle were not shedded in the Scottish winters, and thus they have evolved into a hardy, adaptable breed with good foraging ability, easy calving and the capacity to thrive in conditions where other breeds struggle.
		The Belted Galloway is proving to be a winner with a wide diversity of breeders, ranging from the owners of vast stations in the dry centre of the country, to those with small rural holdings.
	www.acr.net.au /~galloway/aboutbel.htm (485 words)

	CATTLE :
		Another ancient breed the Highland is one of the hardiest breeds of cattle in the world, able to survive the cold and wet winters of the Scottish Highlands and Islands where they are not rare.
		The Highland represents an extreme of the great range of genetic variation found within domestic cattle breeds and it is for this reason that we have kept a herd at the Cotwswold Farm Park since 1970.
		The breed was developed in the Eastern Counties of England from cattle brought into this country by Viking settlers, and they were originally used as drauht oxen and to produce milk, meat and laether.
	www.fortunecity.com /marina/bounty/170/cattle.html (1681 words)

	Galloway World - Index
		Galloway cattle associations and societies worldwide are invited
		Galloway Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland
		Inquiries and submissions for the Galloway World pages may be sent to:
	www.galloway-world.org (56 words)

	Purebred Galloway Cattle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Galloway cattle originated centuries ago in the rugged hill country ofhe Galloway district of Scotland, where they graze today on the heath, alongside flocks of sheep.
		Galloways calve easily and produce plenty of rich milk for their young.
		Galloways are economical to feed during the winter because their double coats reduce their consumption of calories.
	my.execpc.com /~slc/Galloway.html (394 words)

	BEEF CATTLE AND BEEF PRODUCTION - Brief Description of Beef Cattle Breeds - 1966 Encyclopaedia of New Zealand
		The body conformation of cattle of this breed is regarded as being closest to the ideal.
		The former cattle are polled, have fl coats and a very characteristic wide white belt round the barrel or middle of the body.
		Cattle of this breed are small bodied and relatively slow maturing, but the carcasses of the non-belted Galloway are of high quality.
	www.teara.govt.nz /1966/B/BeefCattleAndBeefProduction/BriefDescriptionOfBeefCattleBreeds/en (922 words)

	Genetics of Coat Color in Cattle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		It is entitled "Higland Cattle - By the Sea" and was painted by William Smellie Watson of Scotland in 1872, before the Highland cattle registry began.
		Cattle that are e/e are red and this is the recessive genotype.
		White cattle, such as White Galloway cattle are quite different from Charolais in that they have fl noses and ears.
	skyway.usask.ca /~schmutz/colors.html (2001 words)

	Belted Galloways (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Beltie's first recorded history indicates that they developed during the 16th century in the former Galloway district of Scotland, a rugged and hilly seacoast region where hardiness was necessary for survival.
		The Belted Galloway is considered a medium sized breed with mature bulls weighing in at approximately 1800-2000 lbs and mature females around 1000 - 1200 lbs.
		Because of their moderate size, gentle disposition, easy calving and good mothering, the Belted Galloway is well suited for the novice cattleperson.
	www.littleevergladesranch.com /belted_galloways.htm (218 words)

	BELTED GALLOWAY CATTLE
		Such cattle, characterized by a wide belt of white hair encircling the body, are – or were – found in a number of other countries throughout the world, although mostly in Europe.
		The original Galloway, of the unbelted or standard breed, was found in an early period almost exclusively in the south and west of Scotland, an area of lowlands known as the province of Galloway.
		Like the original Galloway (which also arrived in New Zealand in 1947 – see » Standard Galloway) the Belted breed is a medium-sized, basically beef animal, with a shaggy, double, weather-resistant coat – one of its distinctive characteristics.
	www.rarebreeds.co.nz /belted.html (536 words)

	Rules Restaurant - Paul Coppen and Belted Galloway Cattle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Today's mass market prefers continental breeds of cattle which are fed to varying degrees of intensity on concentrated cereal rations so that they mature quickly and can be ready for consumption at any time from about one year to no later than thirty months old.
		Although insignificant numerically, the latter were the only cattle available in the whole of the UK (and probably most of Europe) which produced mature beef resembling anything like the eating quality of years gone by.
		Belted Galloways respond well to these low intensity production methods and with their long shaggy coats are generally hardier, longer lived (one old cow is now 19 years old) and more efficient at converting low quality forage into top quality meat than their modem counterparts.
	www.rules.co.uk /est/belted1.html (850 words)

	Rules Restaurant - Paul Coppen and Belted Galloway Cattle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The farm is stocked by one of the largest herds of pedigree Belted Galloway cattle in Britain.
		Galloway cattle are an ancient breed derived from Celtic stock, mentioned for the first time in Scotland in 1790.
		Due to frequent trafficking of cattle north and south across the border, "Belties", as they were known because of their distinctive white wrap-around stripe, were also established in the North of England.
	www.rules.co.uk /est/belted.html (652 words)

	Mendelian Inheritance and Beyond (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		A missense mutation in the bovine MGF gene is associated with the roan phenotype in Belgian Blue and Shorthorn cattle.
		In cattle, the only genes that we know are carried on the Y are those relating to the primary sex characteristics.
		The gene for scurs in on cattle chromosome 19.
	sask.usask.ca /~schmutz/Mendelian.html (1834 words)

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