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July 2015
US Beltie News www.beltie.org
The Galloway Society and the Belted Galloway Society of
the United Kingdom and Eire are delighted to invite you to the
2016 Galloway World Congress August 5-10, 2016, in the
ancestral homeland of all Galloway breeds of cattle—Scotland
and the North of England!
There will be something for everyone--excellent cattle, tradi-
tional tartan and castles, spectacular scenery, shopping, and
delicious local food. The Congress will consist of official busi-
ness meeting, the popular county show at Dumfries, three days
of farm tours, and a night at the world-famous Edinburgh Tat-
too. This will be an excellent opportunity to view some of the
very best Galloways in the country and to experience Scotland
and the North of England’s finest.
Gretna Hall Hotel, www.gretnahallhotel.com, located in the
famous border town of Gretna Green, will provide accommoda-
tions for the five-night stay. The oldest part of the hotel was built
in 1710 and it is surrounded by 10 acres of beautiful gardens.
Gretna Hall Hotel is very historical but has the facilities of a lead-
ing contemporary hotel. The Gretna Green village is steeped in
history that dates back to the 1700s when young couples from
England were known to run away to Scotland to take advantage of
different marriage laws. You may repeat history and get married
“over the Blacksmith’s Anvil” or possibly renew your own mar-
riage vows.
Gretna Green and Gretna are both famous for shop-
ping. There are many traditional and high street stores within
walking distance of the hotel. For tartan, there is the famous
Blacksmith Shop, where you can buy anything from kilts to
cashmere, or bronze statues to crystal. The Gretna Gateway
Outlet Village is in Gretna and there are a variety of stores that
include classic and contemporary clothing plus homewares.
Remember to bring your credit card!
Look for a complete itinerary in the Events Calendar on bel-
tie.org including all information needed for booking the con-
ference and the hotel. The conference is £280 per person. Ho-
tel rates are £70 for a two-person room and £45 for a single-
person room at the Gretna Green Hotel. (The exchange rate of
one British pound equals $1.53 US.)
Jon and Sylvia Bednarski of Kentucky have coordinated an
email list to provide those who are interested in attending with
the most up-to-date information. The Bednarskis are consult-
ing with travel agents to see if it is possible to coordinate
flights for regional groups to travel together. They will update
the email group, if it is possible. Currently, airfares are around
$1200-1500 (US) per person for flights to Scotland. Contact
Jon at [email protected] or by phone (502) 649-8706.
A message from the Galloway Society
and the Belted Galloway Society—United Kingdom and Eire
The 11th Galloway World Congress
in Gretna, Scotland
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New Members Tom & Patty Alford, 199 Private Rd. 6181, Emory, TX 75440 (214) 769-
6181. Earl Andersen, Andersen Ranch, 9638 State Highway 224, Commerce, TX
75428 (903) 886-4782.
Jason & Emily Bales, 8274 W. Lincolnway, Larwill, IN 46764 (574) 599-1624.
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Blakely, 14900 Painesville Warren Rd., Thompson, OH
44086 (440) 567-7846. Phillip Borreson, Borreson Heights, N24633 Borreson Ln., Ettrick, WI 54627
(608)525-5661.
John Brewer, 565 Pinebluff Rd., Henderson, TN 38340 (731) 879-9649 John & Stephannee Cook, Cook Ranch, 42577 CR 19, Fort Collins, CO 80524
(720) 394-8471.
Junior Owen Curry, 5766 US Hwy 150, Alpha, IL 61413 (309) 629-2766. Junior Luke Daniels, Stremming’s Walnut Hill, 2437 E. 850 North Rd., Stras-
burg, IL 62465 (217) 273-6433.
Domenic Demarco, 429 Thomas Rd., Ligonear, PA 15025 (412) 289-3099. Junior Elizabeth Eaton, Aldermere Farm, 10 Brookside Lane, Hope, ME
04847 (207) 785-5770.
William Farrar, 1110 CR 266, Hico, TX 76547. Floodwoods LLC, 45 Lexington Ave., Buffalo, NY 14222 (802) 496-2113.
Junior Madison Folk, 517 David Dr., Winnebaso, IL 61088.
Janette & Charles Gates, 1424 County Rd. 463, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 (303)913-6006.
Don & Jamae Hill, Hill Farms, 19450 CR 3590, Ada, OK 74820 (580) 421-
3498. Michele Lisk, 16560 Airport Rd., Linesville, PA 16424 (336) 255-1637.
Curtis Malecha, 21856 Forest Lodge Rd., Fergus Falls, MN 56537 (218) 205-
6739. Kyle & Gayle Marshall, 12930 Johnson Rd., Churobusco, IN 46723.
Terry McCartan, 2550 S. Preble Cty Line Rd., Farmersville, OH 45325 (937)
286-5660. Ken Perales, 1760 Duke Loop, Dickson, TN 37055 (615) 405-0595.
Rocky & Laura Roberts, Coon Creek Farm, 1608 Eno Rd., Dickson, TN
37055 (423) 762-1846. Tom Salmon, P. O. Box 15070, Little Rock, AR 72231.
Angela Solomon, 4046 Farrel Rd., Hastings MI 49058, (616) 437-3748.
Spruill Bros., 1042B Cooper Hill Rd., Windsor, NC 27983. Jim & Sheila Stromski, JS Farm, 8400 Shaw Hwy, Britton, MI 49229, (734)
751-0592.
Marty Vaughn & Tracy Snowden, P. O. Box 257, Johnson City, TX 78636-0257, (830) 733-0472.
Aaron & Paul Vossler, 580 Hwy. 129, Salisbury, MO 65281, (660) 273-2155.
Shane & Dawn Warr, 1638 CR 4500, Hillister, TX 77624, (409) 719-4500.
White Rose Farms LLC, 5089 N. Dayton Lakeview Rd., New Carlisle, OH
45344-9589.
JULY 2015
Canadian Livestock Records Corporation 2417 Holly Lane
Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA K1V 0M7 Betty Foti
betty.foti@clrc. ca Phone 877-833-7110 or 613-731-7110, Ext. 310
Fax 613-731-0704 Lisa Hutt
[email protected] Phone 877-833-7110 or 613-731-7110, Ext. 312
Fax 613-731-0704 Office Hours
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday to Friday.
Tattoo Year Cod e
The Year Code on tattoos
for animals born in year
2015 is
C
ABC 1C
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Regional Events New England Galloway Group Field Day July 29, 2015. Aldermere Farm, Rockport, ME. Contact Heidi Howard Baker (207) 975-4415 or [email protected]. Skowhegan State Fair August 13-22, 2015. Skowhegan, ME. Contact Scot Adams (207) 696-3812 or [email protected]. Union Fair/Maine Wild Blueberry Festival August 22-29, 2015. Union, ME. Contact the office at (207) 785-2978 or [email protected]. Wisconsin Farm Technology Days August 26-27, 2015. Statz Brothers Inc., Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Contact: Terry Etheridge (715) 835-4043 or [email protected].
Richard Anderson Belted Galloway Show September 16-20, 2015. Junior Show--September 18. Open Show--September 19. Springfield, MA. Contact entry office at (413) 205-5011 or [email protected]. Farmington Fair September 20-26, 2015. Farmington, ME. Contact Neal Yeaton (207) 778-6083. World Beef Expo September 25-27, 2015. Milwaukee, WI. Contact Julie Willis (815) 547-6912 or [email protected]. East Texas State Fair September 30, 2015. Tyler, TX. Contact Dawson Masters. (972) 465-0339 or [email protected].
Regional Organizations
Vice President Greg Hipple
Over the past few months, I have been
engaged in some discussions involving regional Belted
Galloway groups versus the Belted Galloway Society, as
well as conversations on social media. The focus of the
discussions and questions is in regard to which
organization should a breeder join, or which
organization is necessary. I’d like to delve into this topic.
The Belted Galloway Society is the “national”
organization. In order to record, transfer, or register an
animal, annual membership is required.
Your membership has these additional benefits:
Listed under the Breeder’s Directory on the Society’s
redesigned website;
all mailings and published promotional materials
related to Belted Galloway cattle;
assistance of the Executive Director;
the ability to use all of the resources of the Society,
including classified listings;
voting privileges, which means eligible to vote for
members of Council or any other business properly
brought up for consideration;
the ability to have members of your family apply for
promotional funding;
the opportunity to apply for all three of our
educational scholarships through the Belted Galloway
Foundation.
Regional groups across the United States are the New
England Galloway Group, the Great Lakes Belted
Galloway Association, the Southwest Belted Galloway
Association, and the Western Belted Galloway
Association. Membership in these groups is voluntary,
but so very important. Nobody works harder to promote
the Belted Galloway breed than these regional groups. A
perfect example of hard work and success was held in
Tipton, Iowa where the Great Lakes Belted Galloway
Association held the Belties Unlimited Show on June 13,
2015. Forty-eight head of cattle, shown by 17 exhibitors
from seven states, gathered for a fun day that
exemplified the cooperative spirit between a regional
and national organization.
These are exciting times to be involved in the cattle
industry. Please take a moment to reflect on your
successes and goals. From those of us who serve you as
officers and Council members, we do so with pride and
dignity. We are always striving to better our breed’s
image within the beef industry, while we constantly
search for new ideas to help you--our members and
breeders of Belted Galloway cattle. Please take time to
let any member of the Council know your thoughts and
feelings on the issues we face. If you do not tell us, we
will not know. Let your voice be heard.
If you are not currently a member of a regional group,
please consider joining and supporting one or more of
our dedicated regional organizations. They are the grass
roots effort of localized promotion of the breed! The
benefits of membership in your region are values you
cannot put a price on. Thanks to belonging and
participating within these organizations, Pat and I have
met some of our closest friends and have strengthened
family relationships.
JULY 2015
Complimentary MembershipsComplimentary MembershipsComplimentary Memberships During the first six months of 2015, the Society has offered During the first six months of 2015, the Society has offered During the first six months of 2015, the Society has offered complimentary memberships to new complimentary memberships to new complimentary memberships to new
members who have members who have members who have purchased and transferred Belted Galloway cattle! We will continue the marketing purchased and transferred Belted Galloway cattle! We will continue the marketing purchased and transferred Belted Galloway cattle! We will continue the marketing
campaign through December 31, 2015. Thank you, members, for helping us market our breed to new campaign through December 31, 2015. Thank you, members, for helping us market our breed to new campaign through December 31, 2015. Thank you, members, for helping us market our breed to new
breeders! breeders! breeders!
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The first Northeast Regional Junior National was organized
by Diane Gushee (ME) on the same weekend as the Fryeburg
Youth Show and National Belted Galloway Show. Congratu-
lations on a very successful event! Several contests were held.
Photo Contest
Three divisions of photography—either black and white, or
colored were judged. The subject was anything involving
cattle—farm life with cattle, cattle alone, or people with cat-
tle. Sophia Romani (RI) won overall with her winter scene.
Sophia was also awarded the inaugural Keely Walsh Award.
The award was established to commemorate Keely Walsh
(ME) who died tragically in an auto accident during 2014.
Keely Walsh was know for positive focus on life and her
leadership qualities. The award honors a person who exempli-
fies those qualities. Congratulations to all the winners!
Speech Contest
Juniors who pre-
pared a speech related
to the Belted Galloway
and the beef industry
were asked to bring
one illustration or vis-
ual aid. In the junior
and intermediate divi-
sion the speech was to be no more than three to five minutes.
In the senior division the speech had to be no more than six to
eight minutes. The judges also asked questions relating to the
individual speeches. Ellie Pendleton (ME), PJ Clair (ME),
Abby Caron (ME), Autumn Clair (ME) all were winners in
their divisions.
Cook-off Contest
Teams of three or four members were supplied with two
pounds of Beltie hamburger to incorporate into their dish.
Teams were asked to provide their own recipe, cooking sup-
plies, plus the recipe must accompany a starch and vegetable
for their presentation. Teams were allowed one hour to pre-
pare and cook their meals from start to finish and they were
given 10 minutes for an oral presentation of their dish. Teams
were judged on safety of preparation and cooking, teamwork,
taste, originality, display and presentation.
25th
National Bel ted Gal loway Sale Northeast Regiona l Junior National
Winning Cook-off Teams: (Left) Abby Constutine (ME), Camryn
O’Connell (ME), Casey Kovacs (ME), Rebecca Bomer (ME).
(Right) Olivia Oatley (RI), Frances Pendleton (ME), Quinn Bunting
(ME).
Team Marketing
The team marketing competition was very popular! Age divi-
sions, comprised of three individuals on a team, were respon-
sible for their own marketing strategy. Their objective was to
sell their animal to the panel of judges and every member of
the team was required to speak during the ten-minute presen-
tation. The team brought their animal before the judges and
discussed pedigree, performance and visual characteristics.
Junior Division (Left): Ashton Ca-
ron (ME), PJ Clair (ME), Mason
Rowe (ME).
Intermediate Division (Right): Greta
Bishop (ME), Audrey Bowman (ME).
Senior Division (Left): Frances Pend-
leton (ME), Ethan Oatley (RI), Ellie
Pendleton (ME).
New England Heifer Project
Congratulations to Julia Stanley (ME) who was selected as
the 2015 heifer recipient by the New England Galloway
Group. Julia is quite active with livestock and she has shown
a pigs, dairy cattle, and beef cattle. She is looking forward to
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25th
National Bel ted Gal loway Sale Northeast Regiona l Junior National
Highest Selling Live Lot —Tyler Cup Award Winner.
Driftwood Kristine 40A. Consigned by Keith & Pam Jones (SC).
Purchased by Mike & Kathleen Wagner (IA).
Highest Selling Bred Heifer. Marben’s Peanut Butter. Con-
signed by Jay & Tiggie Gerli (CT). Purchased by Brice & Jane Jack-
son (IN).
Christine & Scot Adams (ME)
The 25th Annual National Belted Galloway Sale was a great
event and a wonderful way to start the spring of the year by
bringing together breeders and new enthusiasts. What great
conversations and networking experiences we had. Along
with the Fryeburg Youth Show and the 1st Northeast Junior
National, it was a fun-filled four days. We believe this is one
of the best events in New England! Here are the results:
7 Lots of Semen averaging: $66.00 per straw
2 Flushes averaging: $2,750.00
11 Embryos averaging: $ 586.00
1 Choice of Calf Crop: $3,750.00
17 Open Heifers averaging: $2,494.00
6 Bred Heifers averaging: $3,375.00
3 Bulls averaging: $2,500.00
Special thanks to all the consignors, bidders and buyers!
Without the support of each and every one one of you, this
sale could not be possible. Thanks to Cassie from DVAuc-
tions, Tom Carper (IN)—our wonderful auctioneer—and all
the NEGG members, for all of the many hours that they vol-
unteered to make this event a reality. Thanks to the Belted
Galloway Society Inc. for their support of the sale throughout
the years that enable us to do the advertising for the event.
Thanks to Diane Gushee (ME) for organizing the youth
shows. Her efforts year after year have continued to grow the
youth involvement. Here’s to seeing all you again next year at
the 26th National Belted Galloway Sale!
Highest Selling Bull. Magnolia Trace Ginny’s Magic.
Consigned by Marty & Janie Tripp (MS). Purchased by Dan, Jan &
Ross Kyper (PA).
Grand Champion Belted Galloway Heifer — Fryeburg
Youth Show PCSC Step Aside 5A (AI) (ET) 36320B. Bred by
Aldermere Farm (ME). Leased by Fallon Oatley (RI).
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White Sulphur Belties John and Jane Hemmer
770-532-2768 Gainesville, Georgia
whitesulphurbelties.com [email protected]
OAK RUN FARMOAK RUN FARMOAK RUN FARM QUARTER HORSES &
BELTED GALLOWAY CATTLE
MMike & Nancy Hannah Bear Creek, North Carolina | [email protected] | www.oakrunfarm.com
HOLBROOK HILL FARM
Steven Silberberg 47 Holbrook Hill Road Bedford, NH 03110
Phone: 603-668-6400 Fax: 603-668-6470
E-mail: [email protected]
World Class Genetics Imported
Semen
Young Herd Sires
Open Heifers available
Anderson Hill FarmsAnderson Hill FarmsAnderson Hill Farms Mike Allen, Manager (802) 353-8606
300 Anderson Hill Road, West Rutland, Vermont 005777 [email protected]
www.andersonhill.com Office: (802) 438-4900 Fax: (802) 438-2898
For Sale
INDIANA Registered dun Beltie bull prospect for Sale. Eck-
elman’s Lt. Dan 38556-D. DOB 8/2/2014. Sired by Walnut Hill
Yosemite Sam 34124-D, a son of Sunnybrook Camelot. Dam:
Eckelman’s Casey 30022-B. He has a great disposition and well-
marked. Please email [email protected] or call/text Na-
than Eckelman (812) 216.2900 for photos and information. Eckel-
man Belted Galloways, Seymour IN.
OHIO. Registered bull for sale. Diamond J Cody 35531-B.
DOB.10/6/13. Sire: Greers Farm Cody 10067-B. Dam: Laken
Kye Fannie Mae 33284-B. The bull is very calm and gentle with
nice full belt. Contact James Mills, Diamond J Ranch Lancaster,
Ohio. (740) 808-1890 or [email protected].
TEXAS. Bull to trade. We need a new bull and would like to
work out a trade, if possible. Southern Rose Frankie V 32918-B,
age five, has been a great producer with excellent markings. He is
gentle and friendly. If interested, please contact Tammy Vier-
kant, Four Square Ranch, Bullard, TX. [email protected]
or (903) 360-3422.
OHIO. Two registered bulls for sale: Laken Kye Ike 37586-B.
DOB 7/9/12. Sired by Malabar Farm Yannick Steamboat 11467-
B. Laken Kye Jiral 37587-B. DOB 5/30/13. Sired by Geers Farms
Cody 10067-B. Contact Gordon Litt, Laken Kye Farm, Lancaster,
OH. (740) 536-0338 or [email protected].
NEW YORK. Registered black Belted Galloways, yearling heif-
ers, bred cows and cow/calf pairs for sale. For more information
call Gail Parsons, Parsons Farm, (607) 849-7810 or email
NEW YORK. Three registered Belted Galloway bulls. Bramley
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Little Everglades Ranch
Bob & Sharon Blanchard
Jordan Road
Dade City, Florida 33523
Registered Belted Galloway Cattle
Barn: (352) 521-036 Fax: (352) 521-0377
Mtn Loch McBurnie 38306-B, DOB 4/21/14. Bramley Mtn
McZach 37448-B, DOB 9/18/12. Bramley Mtn Profit McArthur
36876-B, DOB 6/2/13. Find photos at www.bovinabeef.com.
Also several 2014 yearling heifers from both Lochinvar and Prof-
it. John W. Burns, Bramley Mtn. Farm, Bovina Center, NY.
VERMONT. Two registered yearling heifers for sale. Putnam
Brianna 37462-B. DOB 3/27/2014. Dam: Brookside Xaio Pengyou
33937-B. Putnam Bianca 37463-B. DOB 3/17/2014. Dam:
Brookside Xefer 33936-B. Both yearlings sired by Meadow View
Motown 32509-B. Both dams sired by Aldermere Roby 10459-
B. Bill & Donna Putnam, Putnam Family Farm, Cambridge, VT
(802) 644-2267 or [email protected].
MISSOURI. Herd bull prospect: Bear Creek Tom Selleck 38053-B.
DOB 11/5/14. Excellent conformation, medium belt, fast gainer on
grass. Heifer: Bear Creek Jeannie, DOB 11/17/14. Well put together,
medium belt, out of a deep, full-bodied cow. Both sired by multi-
champion Oak Valley Lone Ranger. He has a long history of siring
outstanding calves. For pictures and lineage contact Mary Sapp, Bear
Creek Farm in Columbia, MO (central Missouri). (573) 442-6230 or
VIRGINIA. Beltie steers available, all weight classes, from an animal
welfare-approved, 100% grass-fed herd. Contact Chuck Neely, Riven
Rock Farm, Monterey, VA. (540) 474-3022.
VIRGINIA. Two registered 7 month old dun heifers available. They
are weaned, halter trained, and ready to go by early- to mid-June.
Their grandsire, a Silver Lifetime Award bull, is Goose Creek Ster-
ling 6101D. Their sire is Goose Creek Silver Bullet 10241D. Also for
sale, a 20 month old registered dun female with Gold Lifetime
Award Goose Creek Spock/Silver Lifetime Award Goose Creek
Sterling genetics in her pedigree. Her dam is Goose Creek Kay with
Silver & Gold Lifetime Award Whispering Ridge Taurus, Anderson
Hill, Bolebec and Prock Ridge genetics. She is halter trained, has a
very friendly disposition, and she is ready for breeding now or will be
bred at the end of year. Contact Dean/Judi Stenzel, Red Gates Farm,
Lexington, VA (540) 261-3455 or email [email protected] for
photos or additional information.
NEW YORK. Belted Galloway registered bull. Seefeld Ulysses
11709-B sired by Southdown Profit 8P (AI). Dam: Seefeld Lady
Bouttime. DOB 5/21/08. Excellent herd bull for a totally grass-fed
herd. Females are retained in the herd, so replacing him with a new
bloodline. Call Lawrence & Cynthia Blakemore, Blakemore Farm,
Buskirk, NY for other details at (518) 677-3677.
TEXAS. Two heifers For Sale. Little Acres Farm Lamies Lynn (AI)
36620-B, DOB 2/16/2013. Lamies is a beautiful two-year-old heifer
with an excellent belt, correct conformation, a good disposition, and
excellent bloodlines. Lamies was pasture bred and settled to Starlite
Ivanhoe 9179-B and due to calve 12/26/15. Her dam is Aavalon
Farm Tinkerbell 31076-B, sired by Stonesthrow Whitehall 32593-B.
Whitehall was Show Bull of the Year in 2010 and 2014 plus a Silver
Lifetime Award winner. Little Acres Farm Cherokee Dolly. DOB
10/16/14. (Registration pending.) Dolly is black and white with cor-
rect conformation, an excellent belt and a good disposition. Dolly has
the potential to be a show winner. Dolly is a full sister to Little Acres
Farm Lamies Lynn. For further information call Little Acres Farm,
Winnsboro, TX, Claude and Peggy Blum, (903) 629-3887. Pictures
are available upon request.
Belted Galloway Society, Inc. Dr. Victor Eggleston, Executive Director
N8603 Zentner Road, New Glarus, WI 53574 [email protected]
Phone (608) 220-1091 Fax (608) 527-4811
Non-profit org.
U.S. Postage
PAID Permit #1040
Leesburg, FL 34748
OAK VALLEY FARM Mark, Jake & Noah Keller
9889 Moate Road Durand, IL 61024
815-248-4687
Fax: 815-248-4507
4960 W. Rd. 150 N• Bargersville, IN • 46106
H 317-422-8137 • M 317-409-6857
5600 S. Hickory Road
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 652-3789 [email protected]
www.antietamfarm.com
Belted Galloway Cattle
Semen Available
Breeding Stock
Jeffrey & Lisa Lovett