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Livestock => Cattle => Topic started by: patmci on June 20, 2009, 09:11:01 pm

Title: belted galloways
Post by: patmci on June 20, 2009, 09:11:01 pm

Has anybody out there got belted galloways i have heard that the beef is nice but don't know about there temperament could someone fill me in

Title: Re: belted galloways
Post by: HappyHippy on June 20, 2009, 09:17:59 pm

I believe they're quite laid back, but my only experience is seeing them at shows as a child, haven't had the pleasure of owning any - unfortunately.

Title: Re: belted galloways
Post by: smiffy on June 21, 2009, 08:41:10 am

lots of info on this site
http://www.belties.com/

Title: Re: belted galloways
Post by: Townie on June 21, 2009, 10:08:21 am

Wark Farm in aberdeenshire breed Belted Galloway's and they also sell at local farmers markets and from the farm once a month, you can also buy direct from them online.

I have visited the farm on one of its open days, done the tour, and bought beef, lamb and pork and its all yummy :-)

http://www.warkfarm.co.uk/

Title: Re: belted galloways
Post by: patmci on June 21, 2009, 11:24:45 am

i am in ireland and have been quoted 1500 for yearling heifers. Does anybody have price comparisons. There is a lot of interest in them in ireland and i think only 4/5 breeders.

Regards Patrick

Title: Re: belted galloways
Post by: gavo on June 21, 2009, 12:31:34 pm

Hello,

We buy in belties for our farm shop. Typically we pay £600-£700 for un-reg'd purebred stock. They are from the Blairs in Moneymore.

Cheers

Gavin