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Belted Galloway

Belted GallowayAn extremely hardy breed which is adaptable to a wider range of habitats and environmental conditions. A gently placid animal with an attractive appearance.

Extremely tolerant of wet and cold weather with a long wavy overcoat that sheds rain. The breed fares well on range of coarse grasses even during the winter. A medium size animal (500-600 kg) able to produce a tasty lean meat of rough grazing which can be fattened on improved grassland to finish in 30 months.


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