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Galloway. The Galloway breed originated in Scotland 

 in the counties of Wigton, Ayr, and Dumfries. The original 

 Galloway was characterized by a number of objectionable 

 points, principally in the lack of rib development and early 

 maturing qualities. The modern type of Galloway, however, 

 has been improved very much in these respects, representing 

 a comparatively compact, low set, thick-fleshed beef animal. 

 The weight of the males ranges from 1700 to 2000 pounds on 

 the average, cows weighing considerably less. This is one 

 of the smallest breeds of beef cattle not ranking with the 



FIG. 109. Galloway bull. 



former three described in this respect. The breed is polled. 

 The standard color of the Galloway is solid black, although 

 white frequently occurs. The coat of hair is exceedingly 

 long, thick, curly, mossy, and evenly distributed, and for 

 this reason the hide is used in the manufacture of robes. 

 The quality is without objection, the bone being fine 

 and the skin mellow and elastic. The constitution is good, 

 the hardiness of the breed being especially significant in 

 its adaptation to colder, less protected conditions than the 

 other beef breeds. The Galloway ranks well in its meat- 

 producing qualities. 

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