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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, a rugged and hilly seacoast region where hardiness was necessary for survival. The Beltie produces high quality beef, which is lean and tasty. The meat is nicely marbled, but is lower in fat than other beef. A double coat of hair, rather than the layer of back fat most breeds require, provides winter warmth with 20 - 25% less food intake in cold weather. In addition to registered stock, the Beltie is popular with dairy and other beef breeders across the country as a valuable sire of cross-bred calves.
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Can you cross your Murray grey cows with a belted galloway bull?
Yes, since this will really put the emphasis on heterosis for MG-Galloway X calves. Belted Galloways are relatively the same size as MG's are, so the calves will come out nice and small, but VERY growthy. Heterosis, by the way, is achieved by breeding one breed of bovine with an unrelated different breed of bovine to get a calf that is superior (genotypically and phenotypically) to either of its parents.
Can bulls be black and white?
Yes, there are many bulls (intact males) or steers (castrated males) that are black and white. I believe the one you are referring to are Holstein-Friesians. Other black-and-white breeds include (from the top of my head): White Park British White Texas Longhorns (blue roan coloured cattle) Speckled Park Belted Galloway Dutch Belted Yaks Freisian Black Hereford Simmental Gascon
What is a galloway?
A galloway is in between a horse and a pony. (Between 14 and 15 hands)
What is the gestation period of a Dutch Belted cow?
The gestation period of a Dutch Belted is around 285 days long.
Why is the dutch belted cow a rare breed?
The dutch belted is a wonderful dairy cow, however it can't compete with the amount of milk the commercial cows can put out. Since the commercial dairies are not interested in the dutch belted the only people who would have them would be private breeders and family farms. As more family farms disappear due to the pressures of society rare breeds such as the dutch belted disappear too.
Are belted galloway extinct or not?
Absolutely not!! Belted Galloway are still around, and they're not even on the endangered or threatened breeds list either. Take a look around on the Internet, like on your favorite search engine, and type in "Belted Galloway." I'll bet you'll get plenty of hits on breeders and breed organizations that are still running and operating with their Belted Galloway cattle.
Are Belted Galloway's a polled breed?
yes
What is a belted cow?
It is a breed that has a white "belt" around its middle. Such breeds include Belted Galloway, Dutch Belted and Buelingos.
Where did the belted cow originate?
Which belted cow are you referring to, the Belted Galloway or Dutch Belted? Please be more specific in your questions so that it can be answered properly.
Where to find Belted Galloway cow?
Belted Galloways originate in Scotland, like Galloways, Highland and Angus cattle do.
How big can a Oreo cow get?
Depends on what breed of "oreo" cow you're referring to: Dutch Belted or Belted Galloway?
How much milk does a Belted Galloway produce?
A Belted Galloway cow can produce as much as 20,000 lbs. of milk per year or 9,000 liters of milk per lactation. The milk has very small fat globules which renders it partially homogenized.
What is the scientific name for a Belted Galloway cow?
The scientific name for a Belted Galloway cow is Bos taurus.
Are Belted Galloway heifers accepted in the Houston Fort Worth or San Antonio livestock shows?
NO!
What has the author David Stuart written?
David Stuart has written: 'An illustrated history of belted cattle' -- subject(s): Animals, Belted Galloway, Cattle breeds, Color
What is an Oreo cow?
The black and white belted cows you will see on the related link listed below are a rare breed of Scottish beef cattle called Belted Galloway cows, or Belties.
What is Scotlands cow?
Scotland doesn't have a cow, if you are referring to a "national cow" or similar. However, such breeds that have originated from Scotland include the Scottish Highland, Aberdeen Angus, Belted Galloway, Galloway, and Ayrshire.
