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==Galloway==
 
==Galloway==
 
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[[Image:Galloway.JPG|200px|right]]
The Galloway is a native UK beef breed. It originated in the Galloway region of Scotland. It is one of the world’s longest established breeds of beef cattle.
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The Galloway is a '''upland''' native UK beef breed. It originated in the Galloway region of Scotland. It is one of the world’s longest established breeds of beef cattle.
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====Characteristics====
 
====Characteristics====
Galloway cattle are '''naturally polled'''. They have a '''thick, woolly undercoat''' and '''stiffer overcoat'''. '''Black is the most common colour''' of Galloway cattle but due to the recessive gene for a red colour, there may be variations. They are bred to adapt to harsher climates.  
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Galloway cattle are '''naturally polled'''. They have a '''thick, woolly undercoat''' and '''stiffer overcoat'''. '''Black is the most common colour''' of Galloway cattle but due to the recessive gene for a red colour, there may be variations. One variation is called the '''Belted Galloway,''' with a distinct white belt.  Galloway cattle are bred to adapt to harsher climates.  
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Mature bulls weigh 700+kg while mature cows weigh 400+ kilograms.
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Mature bulls weigh 700+kg while mature cows weigh 400+ kilograms.
    
==Blue Grey==
 
==Blue Grey==
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