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<blockquote data-quote="purecountry" data-source="post: 317892" data-attributes="member: 2306"><p>I raise purebred Galloways. We only have a few so far, but we've been using registered Galloway bulls on our commercial herd for a few years now. The calves are naturally thicker and easier fleshing than any Angus calves we ever raised, and with the hair coat and bred in hardiness, they just seem tougher all around. </p><p></p><p>As for their history, I don't believe the Angus breed was derived from Galloways, although the fact that they are the only 2 naturally polled breeds, and both came from Scotland, would lead one to assume otherwise. They are fantastic grazers, and we've really taken the time to study that. They seem to graze pastures completely unselective, meaning they'll grab a mouthful of anything and everything as they go along. I also love the fact that they are a breed that has never gained much popularity, so they haven't been bred up and down and every which way from Sunday like the Angus were. They're still short to the ground, for the most part of course, with alot more flesh and function than frame.</p><p></p><p>In my opinion, as a grass animal, they're very tough to beat, especially with our winters. It only makes sense to have built in underwear on your cattle when you have 6 months of winter. ;-)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="purecountry, post: 317892, member: 2306"] I raise purebred Galloways. We only have a few so far, but we've been using registered Galloway bulls on our commercial herd for a few years now. The calves are naturally thicker and easier fleshing than any Angus calves we ever raised, and with the hair coat and bred in hardiness, they just seem tougher all around. As for their history, I don't believe the Angus breed was derived from Galloways, although the fact that they are the only 2 naturally polled breeds, and both came from Scotland, would lead one to assume otherwise. They are fantastic grazers, and we've really taken the time to study that. They seem to graze pastures completely unselective, meaning they'll grab a mouthful of anything and everything as they go along. I also love the fact that they are a breed that has never gained much popularity, so they haven't been bred up and down and every which way from Sunday like the Angus were. They're still short to the ground, for the most part of course, with alot more flesh and function than frame. In my opinion, as a grass animal, they're very tough to beat, especially with our winters. It only makes sense to have built in underwear on your cattle when you have 6 months of winter. ;-) [/QUOTE]
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