TOWN OF EXCELSIOR — As the warm July sun beats down on the Messmer farm, four Belted Galloway cattle make their way through the tall green grass down a hill toward the tree line. On the other ...

The Belted Galloway, or “Belties,” as they are known among cattle breeders, were originally developed ... a double layer of thick fur around its body to keep it warm in the winter and does not rely on ...

It is inhabited by Belted Galloway cattle, beef cattle that originated in Scotland during the 1700s and 1800s. The Johnsons have been raising the cattle for six years since returning to Lawton.

Among them, Belted Galloways-Belties to the initiated-are experiencing one of the greatest surges in popularity. Ian Sutherland, secretary of The Belted Galloway Cattle Society, says: ‘I'm currently ...

Belted Galloway cattle in fields, North Yorkshire. (Photo by: Wayne Hutchinson/Farm Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) — © Universal Images Group via ...

The campaign is aiming to restore, modernize and improve accessibility to Aldermere Farm, a saltwater farm from the early 1800s that tends the Belted Galloway cattle. Image Courtesy / Emily ...

Four Belted Galloway steers have been introduced ... Boys’ to graze the meadow down over the winter. For a four- week pilot, the cattle will graze a section of the community orchard.

At The Ranch These animals are truly remarkable, I believe that by raising awareness and providing practical guidance, we can contribute to the growth and recognition of Belted Galloways in the ...

Neil Wainwright began farming Belted Galloway cattle as a hobby. Little did he know that, a few years later, his herd of ‘Belties’ would have grown to 200 with their meat travelling all around ...

Discover the success of the Scottish Belted Galloway Club's Open Day at Larghill, Dumfries, with highlights from Ian, Debbie, ... Post-lunch, the excitement continued with a tractor and trailer tour ...