Belted Galloway beef is unlike any conventionally raised beef you will find in the supermarket. While often raised for their unique markings and "ornamental quality", this particular breed also produces a high quality, lean, but flavorful meat that is used in some of the UK's finest restaurants.
Belted Galloway cattle are well suited to grazing on less acreage with fewer feed inputs and will forage where other cattle breeds will not. This makes them ideal to raise in areas where the land is less fertile (such as the majority of our land which is reclaimed strip mining ground), and for smaller, more sustainable farming operations.
Belted Galloways are also known for their unique double-layer hair coat. Averaging 4,000 hairs per square inch, this unique coat allows them to stay warmer in winter without having the excess back fat of other breeds, thus making their meat much leaner. Beef from the Belted Galloway cattle is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, while still maintaining the desired marbling that adds flavor and tenderness. So, if you're on a special low-fat, low-cholesterol, heart healthy diet, no problem! With Beltie beef, you CAN have your steak and eat it too!
The carcass yield of Belties are high having as much as 60% yield from their live weight. The lower amount of back fat that needs to be trimmed allows for this, therefore you often end up getting more product for your money.
Overall, Belted Galloway beef is more flavorful, healthier and makes definite economic sense. There are so many other reasons that Belties are a wonderful breed to raise, but this highlights the benefits to the consumer as well as to the environment. They are also a very docile breed with great maternal instincts, known for their calving ease and pasture hardiness. Contact us with any questions or to put some Beltie beef in your freezer!
We offer beef in bulk 1/4's and 1/2's and whole shares. We also offer individual cuts as available.
While we aren't a large farm operation, we believe in quality over quantity. We run a select herd of just under 20 head of purebred, registered Belted Galloway cattle, influenced by breed standouts such as Sunnybrook Ubetcha (Platinum Lifetime cow) and Countyline Connor (a Platinum Lifetime sire and 2018 show bull of the year). Our cattle are chosen to perform in the field with minimal inputs to produce top quality beef, as well as preserve the true characteristics of the breed.
Situated conveniently just a mile north of Interstate 64 in Warrick County, we have a small on-site farm market where we offer individual beef cuts, (although we mostly sell beef shares as half or whole beef). We are proud to offer our customers a unique product you won't find in the local supermarket, health food market, or in most of this part of southern Indiana for that matter. We are one of just a tiny handful of Belted Galloway breeders in the state.
Fact: You won't find Belted Galloway beef in any regular supermarket EVER, even in the high end "health" food, or "whole" food stores. You will RARELY find it in specialty meat shops. Why? Belted Galloway beef is NOT a feedlot beef that is produced on a mass scale. It is a one of a kind HERITAGE breed of cattle that dates back to the 16th century. It is known for its signature flavor and unique health benefits. Lower in saturated fat and cholesterol, it is the obvious choice for those desiring a leaner source of fresh beef. Sure, it may take a bit longer to produce and finish, (which is why feedlots prefer more conventional beef breeds) but our end product is definitely worth the wait. Check out the rest of our site to learn more!
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