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March 30, 2022

Belted Galloway cows in Scotland

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Black-and-white bovines. Belted Galloway cows

These cool cows are Belted Galloways, also known as 'Oreo cows.' (And if you like a glass of milk with your cookies…) The heritage breed originated in the southwest of Scotland, and it thrives on the region's rough pastures and windswept slopes. Belted Galloways fight the elements with a double-layer coat: The long, coarse hair diverts rain, and beneath that, the cow has a soft undercoat to keep it warm and dry in the harsh Scottish winters.

How did these cattle get that signature white belt? It's believed that black Galloway cattle were crossbred with Lakenvelder (Dutch Belted) cows in the 17th or 18th centuries. While the black-and-white look is most common, the cattle can also sport a reddish or dun-colored coat, always with that distinctive creamy white belt.

Belted Galloways are known for their top-quality marbled beef, although they are also raised as dairy cattle. Some breeders—known as 'Belties' in the biz—keep the cattle for their calm temperament and eye-catching coat. Although they are still a Scottish favorite, Belted Galloways can now be found in other countries too. So if you ever see Oreos in a field…

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