Belted Galloway Freezer Beef Suppliers

U.S. BELTED GALLOWAY SOCIETY

The Belted Galloway as BEEF
... an ancient breed that meets modern criteria
 

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The unique appearance of the Belted Galloway attracts many new enthusiasts to the breed. In time, breeders who purchased Belties for their ornamental qualities are delighted to learn that these nifty critters do produce lean, high quality beef.

Carcass comparisons made in 1994 by Dr. A.R.C. Butson of Maple Brae Farms, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada between a half-dozen purebred Belties and an equal number of commercial cattle placed Belted Galloway beef low in saturated fat content as well as total fat average, and indicated high ratios of Omega 6 to Omega 3--the beneficial lineolic and linolenic acids.

His conclusion: "Belted Galloway meat is more beneficial than pork loin, and about as good as roasting chicken." Results obtained from the blind study conducted at the University of Guelph:
 

  Belted
Galloway
Random
Commercial
Total fat average
Saturated fat 
Palmitic acid (saturated)
Stearic acid (saturated)
All polyunsaturated 
Omega 6 linoleic acid (polyunsaturated)
Omega 3 linolenic acid (polyunsaturated)
Omega 6:Omega 3 ratio 
All monounsaturated
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 
2.71
1.23
  .70
  .46
  .18
  .12
  .037
1.99
1.18
  .022
  .0041
3.24
1.34
  .81
  .45
  .35
  .19
  .031
5.03
1.53
  .011
  .0026
  USDA Average (1970)
Cholesterol, mg/100g (single sample) 49mg 70mg

Many Belted Galloway breeders have waiting lists for their freezer beef. Marlin Sherbine's Highland Farm in Somerset, Pennsylvania prepares 15 to 25 steers for slaughter each year, and also maintains a commercial beef herd. 

Comparing the Belties to his commercial steers, Sherbine notes: "We have found that traditional breeds can gain as high as 4.5 to 5 lbs. a day with heavy feeding. Our smaller Belties show top daily gains of about 2.5 lbs. The Belties do not gain as much as fast -- but appear to eat only about 75% as much as larger breeds." 

Dr. Edward White of Riverside Farms, Florence, South Carolina sent two dozen steers averaging about 600 lbs. to "Quest," Clemson University's retained ownership carcass analysis program. Dr. White writes,

"My steers were Simmental, Brahma and Saler crossbreds, and one Galloway cross. When my animals were added to South Carolina's load of about 65, there were several good laughs from the bystanders about that little Galloway. But [at completion of the program] to everyone's surprise and my delight, the Beltie cross was tops in the Live Profitability' category. This steer weighed in at 610 lbs., finished at 1112 lbs., and was graded Select +."

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More about Belted Galloway beef --
Beltie Beef Low in Fat, High in Flavor

How to perform Carcass Evaluations

The London Financial Times writes about Beltie Beef

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Belted Galloway
Freezer Beef Suppliers
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Indiana

DOUBLE D FARM
Dan Sutherland, Mauckport, IN
(812) 732-4498 <ddfarms@epowerc.net>
Generally have market animals available all year,
also will ship excellent Beltie summer sausage any time.

Iowa

MALABAR FARM
Loren Olson, M.D., Des Moines, IA
(515) 274-5117 or Fax (515) 271-6311   <mbrbelt@netins.net>
Order for Fall delivery
Kansas
OKAY! FARM 
Colin and Jackie Whitley, Winfield, KS
(620) 221-7684 or <okfarmks@iwon.com>
We have a herd of black Belties. A number of steers are available for processing. Had no trouble selling our Oreo Burgers & meat locally. Have a list of repeat customers. Usually sell packages of all hamburger, 1/4 or 1/2.  But you can also purchase a whole one. 


Kentucky
SHERWOOD ACRES
Jon Bednarski and Dan Weintraub, LaGrange, KY
(502) 222-4326 or www.SherwoodAcresBeef.com
USDA inspected shrink wrapped Beltie beef.
Maine
WHISPERING RIDGE FARM
Harry Heller, Scarborough, ME
(207) 883-2034
Orders are accepted for Spring or Fall delivery.

Massachusetts

DAVCO FARM
Ray Davis, Southboro, MA
(508) 485-8112
Will accept advance orders throughout the year.
Michigan
CLOVERDALE FARMS
Travis Bartholomew, Scotts, MI
(269) 626-0030 or tbartathome@aol.com
100% grassfed belted Galloway beef, available in quarters, halves, and whole. 
Missouri
QUIET OAKS FARM
Bob & Barbara Blaue, Gerald, MO
(573) 764-2707 or Bob's cell (573) 291-6695
rblaue@fidnet.com
All natural, pasture raised Belties, no hormones or antibiotics. Pastures with clover & mixed grasses create an excellent food source for these animals, raised in a stress-free environment.  Quarters or halves available. Call early and reserve your order, to be processed per your instructions at our local USDA-inspected facility. We are located 60 miles west of St. Louis on Hwy. 50.  Please call for an appointment & visit our farm to experience the "QUIET" at Quiet Oaks Farm.
SCHMIDT ROUGGLY FARM
Ray & Carolyn McLean, Festus, MO
(636) 937-3328 or <rcbeltiefarm@earthlink.net>
Sides, quarters of grassfed freezer beef. We have lush pastures, well water, and excellent bloodlines. Located 40 miles south of St. Louis off I-55 and Hwy. 61.

Pennsylvania

HIGHLAND FARMS
Marlin Sherbine, Somerset, PA
(814) 445-4015 or Fax (814) 445-3943
Orders being booked for fattened Belted Galloway steers delivered live to the butcher of your choice, or cut and frozen in cuts & quantity of your preference in 1/4, 1/2 or whole carcass sizes. All cattle are fed only certified organically raised grasses and grain grown on Highland Farms. Allow two to three months from order for shipment in most cases.

Tennessee

M4-D RANCH Grass-Finished Beef
David and Paulette Mastin ~ Bartlett, Tennessee
Phone: (901) 340-4969 ~ Website: http://m4d-ranch.com
Grass-finished, all natural, hormone and antibiotic-free Beltie Beef is available in West Tennessee!  We process at least four times a year and offer Beltie Beef by the whole, side or quarter to customers in Tennessee.  Our cattle are raised on native grasses, with plenty of sun, shade and room to play.  Please visit our website for additional product and ordering information.

ROCKYTOP FARM
Steve and  Pat Lafon & Sons, Greenback TN  37742
Phone (865) 856-5635 or <lafons@blountk12.org>

Our purebred Belted Galloway cattle produce tender and flavorful cuts of meats low in fat and cholesteral. All cattle are raised on natural grasses and offered either grass feed or corn-fattened for 100 days. Orders are now being booked for Belted steers delivered to the butcher of your choice or cut and frozen in 1/4, 1/2, and whole carcass sizes. Please allow two to three mouths from order for shipment in most cases. Please call or email for more info.


Vermont
ANDERSON HILL FARM
Bob Stimson, West Rutland, VT
(802) 438-5278
Quality halves or quarters, boxed Belted Galloway beef or individual retail cuts.

Wisconsin

C4 CATTLE CO. 
Chuck  and Jan Claussen
Norwalk WI
(608) 372-7017 or cclaussen@centurytel.net
We market naturally raised, pastured, low stress cattle, resulting in tender and healthy beef. Cattle are delivered live to our processor and processed to your directions. Available in wholes, halves and mixed quarters. Please call ahead to make arrangements.

GIFTS FROM THE GOOD EARTH
Mike and Deb Hansen, Farmers
Milladore, WI   54454
(715) 652-3520 or (888) 941-4343
<www.goodearthfarms.com>

SNYDER'S VALLEY VIEW FARM
Pat & Nancy Snyder, Chippewa Falls  WI
(715) 723-8159    <patrder@starband.net
We have pasture raised Belted Galloway beef available most times throughout the year. Quarters or halves custom processed to your specifications at WI state inspected facility.

TEK CATTLE
Terry & Karlyn Etheridge, Eau Claire, WI
(715) 835-4043
Accepting orders now for quarters and halves
(approximately 130 lbs. and 260 lbs.).

U.S.A.
To locate Belted Galloway beef contact the Society's
Secretary to ask for a list of breeders in your region. 
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Last modified April 25, 2007.