We raise Belted Galloway cattle (“Belties”) and Belted Galloway crossed with Dutch Belted cattle. The Belted Galloway breed was first recorded during the 16th Century in the former Galloway district of Scotland. Hardiness was necessary for survival in this area. This hardiness is seen in today’s Belted Galloway cattle. They have a very distinctive and pleasing appearance, including a shaggy black coat, red or dun color, and a white band around the middle. They are naturally polled (no horns), and a mature bull weighs between 1800 lbs and 2000 lbs. Belties produce an exceptionally lean and flavorful meat with dress weight well in excess of 60 percent of live weight. Their medium size and hardiness make them an excellent choice for grass-fed beef. The Belted Galloway Foundation, Inc. recently did a study on the nutritional value of select cuts of Belted Galloway Beef compared to USDA values for those same cuts. The results showed that Belted Galloway beef is lower in calories, lower in fat calories, lower in both total fat and saturated fat, and lower in cholesterol. In addition, the study showed that "Beltie" beef is higher in protein, calcium, and niacin. Beltie Beef is both nutritious and delicious. Belted Galloway cattle do very well on grass. Making them an ideal choice for pasture-raised beef. Our cattle are raised hormone-free and antibiotic-free. Research suggests that hormones and antibiotics used in cattle can result in detrimental health effects in humans and may increase the risk of cancer. That is why we raise our cattle naturally on pasture. Raising healthy and nutritious beef for our family and yours is important to us.