Miniature
Belted Galloways have all the characteristics and
qualities of the larger Galloways, only offering it in a smaller package which may be
beneficial for small acreages.
Miniature cattle can be found in
several sizes
- Mid-sized minis are
48" to 42" at the hip
- Full minis are less
then 42" at the hip
- Micro cattle
are less than 36" at the hip
The term miniature means the
individual animal is smaller than the standard size for their breed.
Most cattle breeds from Europe were originally much smaller than their
American counterparts and were often referred to as "belt buckle" sized.
In the 1960's, U.S. cattle breeders started creating larger, taller
cattle to satisfy the meat packer demands for larger carcasses. The
smaller cattle were well-suited for the family farm in ease of handling
as well as milk and meat production perfect for an average family.
Belted Galloway may have a black, red, or dun coat.
Visit
our links page for more history and desirable characteristics of this interesting
heritage breed. They are highly prized for their healthier
lean and flavorful beef, foraging ability, and hardiness in
extreme weather due to their unique double hair coat.