A Scottish breed of beef cattle named for the Galloway region of Scotland, where it originated during the seventeenth century. Usually black, of average size, naturally polled and carrying a thick coat suited to Scotland's harsh climate, the Galloway is reared mainly for beef; in 2022 it was reported by twenty-three countries with a worldwide population of about 26,800 head, most concentrated in Northern Europe and led by Denmark and Germany.
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1. The Livestock Conservancy: Conservation Priority List
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Galloway (Recovering)
2. Galloway cattle (Wikipedia)
3. The Livestock Conservancy: Galloway Cattle - Heritage Breeds, The Livestock Conservancy
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Temperament: Docile
Breed description
Temperament: Docile Experience Level: Novice, Intermediate Notes: Thrives in cold, wet climates on poor forage; “light grazer”; medium size; polled; good maternal instincts; excellent beef Country of Origin: Scotland GALLOWAY CATTLE Galloway cattle originated in the rugged hill country of southwestern Scotland.
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