The Belted Galloway derives from the traditional Galloway stock of the Galloway region of south-western Scotland, which in turn form part of a broader group of traditional Scottish cattle including the Aberdeen … See more

The cattle are always belted, with a broad white belt completely encircling the body between the shoulder and the hind legs. For bulls, no white is permitted anywhere else on the animal; cows with some limited white marki… See more

The Belted Galloway is reared mainly for beef; it may also be used for vegetation management, otherwise known as conservation grazing. Cattle reared on forage alone may take up to four years to be ready fo… See more