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Australian Belted Galloway Society
Newsletter July 2011
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Royal Melbourne Show 2011
National Beef 2011 Bendigo
Farm Fest Toowoomba
Paddock to plate in SA
and much more!
We’re back to business!
Dear Members of The
Australian Belted Galloway
Association
ABGA were able to secure our
full herd book from Livestock
and Business Centre a fortnight
ago, due to the delays in our full
relocation, many of our members
have experienced delays, for this
we apologise.
Steve Gapes at ABRI has worked
tirelessly to convert our herd book
into the new format we require,
thank you Steve for pulling out all
stops to get us back on line and
back in business.
New registrations will now be
processed immediately, transfers
will now be done immediately, we
are back in business.
The Australian Belted Galloway
Association’s herd book is now available
to all members and interested breeders.
There will without doubt be some errors and
omissions, please take the time to go to the
ABGA website.
Do I need a password to access the herd book
on line?
NO! Not anymore, our new system has been
made available to all members and breeders
in a more efficient way; it couldn’t be easier to
access.
Click on the links on the front page of the
ABGA website at
www.beltedgalloway.org.au
Are your stud details correct?
Are your address details correct?
Are your stud animals all listed correctly?
Some of my stud animals are not listed!
Who do I notify if I have alterations?
Aimee !
Aimee Klabe our registrar is the point of
contact, advise her of any irregularities that
you have found within your personal listing or
stud animals, beltedgalloway@abri.une.edu.au
or fax Aimee 02 6772 5376.
ABGA council advises members to notify
Aimee in writing by the 12th August 2011,
so corrections can be made promptly, all
corrections will be made at the same time.
If your details are incorrect, we won’t know
unless you tell us. Please ensure your stud is
promoting the correct information online.
Thank you for your continued support!
Francie MacLean
President ABGA
The Australian Belted Galloway Association Inc
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Our new telephone number is: Aimee - 02 67 733 243
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Why show?
Written by Judith McKinnon
When I started writing this
article a few years ago it
was as a reaction to what
I perceived as the poor
presentation of the breed in
the show shed. I gave myself
the topic of “Preparing for
Show” which of course is a
massive topic. It was only
as I began to put words to
paper that I realised I was
starting halfway through and
that perhaps I should start at
the very beginning; so after
discussion with a couple of
breeders I thought perhaps
it would be good to share
some of the knowledge that
has been passed on to me
by other very experienced
breeders (not necessarily of
Belted Galloway). So, this is
the first of what may be a few
articles.
I had the very good fortune
to have Cathy Eden as my
lecturer at the 2000 Weekly
Times Cattle Handlers Camp
in Melbourne. After that I did
a Certificate III in Beef Cattle
Production with Rebecca
Wiltshire (now Brooks) as my
lecturer. In addition to those
two highly knowledgeable and
respected breeders of cattle
I have, at every opportunity,
spoken to as many breeders
as possible at every show
who have always willing
discussed and parted with their
knowledge and so have had
the good fortune to pick up
many tips.
I guess the very first question
is: Why show? There are many
reasons. To introduce this topic
I will give you the two reasons
I started showing:
Donald and I
would go along
to Adelaide Show every year
and always go and look at the
Belted Galloway exhibited.
We would come away and
I would say to Donald “Mine
are as good as those”. His
response always “Well, you’re
not here and they are, so how
do you know?” The other was;
while at one of the Adelaide
Shows a stud breeder (not of
Belted Galloway) made the
comment to me “Really you
are a commercial breeder
passing off as a stud.” When I
asked him what he meant he
“I thought perhaps
it would be good
to share some of
the knowledge
that has been
passed on to me
by other very
experienced
breeders”
answered with (along these
lines as it was a long time
ago and I can’t remember
his exact words) “You have
bought registered cattle, you
have registered yourself as a
stud so you think you are a
stud but you don’t show and
so you are only doing half of
what a being a stud breeder
really is”. Now I was a bit
taken aback by that but, when
I sat down and thought about
it, I found that I did agree with
him.
Accordingly,
the two reasons for me to start
showing were:
•Becoming more than a
registered breeder, breeding
registered cows but really only
being a commercial breeder
in the eyes of long-standing
stud breeders of other breeds
and thereby obtaining their
respect as a breeder of stud
cattle, which resulted in me
feeling better about myself
and my cattle; and
•Knowing where the cattle I
breed stand within the breed.
However, other reasons are:
•Showing potential buyers the
cattle you breed;
•Meeting and keeping the
company of cattle breeders
not just of Belted Galloway
breeders but all breeds
which is, for me anyway,
an enjoyable pastime and
educational;
•Catching up with old friends
you may only see at shows
and making new friends;
•Competing against other
breeders of Belted Galloway in
a friendly atmosphere;
•Passing on your knowledge
and/or learning from a more
experienced breeder;
•Whether you need to learn
more about feeding, selection,
handling or presentation, for
show. (I have found no matter
how experienced we are
there is always something to
learn and in many instances
relearn).
•Being challenged – doing
something that is going to
force you to do something that
you have not done before and
do it to the best of your ability
– a bit like being one of the
contestants in “Dancing with
the Stars”.
•Above all, to have fun while
competing.
That is a start and I am sure
many of you can think of more
reasons to show – I and others
would be interested to hear
from you (perhaps a letter to
the Editor?)
Once the decision has been
made to show - if we do not
know how (which was me),
then we need to learn. For me
as an older person I went took
a week’s leave from work and
attended the Weekly Times’
Handlers Camp in Melbourne
as that was the only facility I
could find that would teach an
older person everything (well,
as much as can be crammed
into a week) about showing.
I came away from the week
in Melbourne unbelievably
tired but keen to get started.
I entered two heifers in
Adelaide that same year and I
was away – I was addicted.
Debbie Fewings said to me
very early on “Showing is
addictive” and for me she
was right – I think I must be
addicted as I have not missed
Adelaide since 2000 and
have been gone to as many
interstate shows as finances
allow.
I hope that this article has
been of interest. My next
contribution to the newsletter
will be about selection, both
for keeping as a stud animal
and for show, and will be full of
photos. Good luck to all you
breeders of Belted Galloways
who show wherever you may
be. Who knows, maybe we
will get a few new breeders in
the ring?
Please feel free to contact
me if you have any questions,
criticisms or even praise!
With best wishes to you all,
Judith McKinnon.
It should be noted that everything in this article is the opinion of Judith McKinnon and if anyone requires further information
or clarification in regards to this article it is to be taken up with Judith McKinnon and not the Committee or Secretariat of the
Australian Belted Galloway Association.
1
Clanfingon Limelight
Paddock TO THE Plate Sales
BONNIBELT BELTED GALLOWAY STUD
Tony & Joanne Kreher both South Australian Paramedics share with us their journey in
establishing a direct beef & lamb marketing business, with a 13 inch rainfall at Murray
Bridge SA, whilst staying committed to their Bio-organic principles and balancing work
commitments that help pay for all the fun they are having down on the farm.
We originally bought 150 acres in
2001, 5 minutes outside the rural
city of Murray Bridge and 1 hour
from Adelaide in South Australia
and wanted to put beef cattle
on it. Tony had been dealing
with dairy and beef cattle since
he could walk but South Australia
was vastly different to the
Northern Queensland country he
was used to.
After extensive internet research,
Tony found a site stating the
top beef breeds. The two top
breeds classed as “excellent for
eating quality” were the Highland
cattle and Belted Galloways. We
preferred naturally polled animals
so we went with the Belted
Galloways.
In 2002 Bonnibelt Belted Galloway
Stud was established when we
bought a small herd of Black
Belted Galloways from a dispersal
sale the year before. We were
then very fortunate to buy an
outstanding Red Belted Galloway
cow, Budawang Relly, once
again from a dispersal sale. Relly,
or Aunty Relly as we called her,
went on to produce a number of
outstanding progeny. From this
small group and using Australian
and Canadian semen, we now
have 13 stud breeding females
with another 6 ready to go into
calf over the next 12 months and
17 commercial breeders.
We are continually trying to
improve the Belted Galloways
beef characteristics and have
personally found during our
quality control process, that the
animals carrying the strong red
gene are, overall, tenderer.
We now have in total 600 acres of
slight undulating marginal country
which includes approximately 180
acres of mallee scrub. As Belted
Galloways are known for their
superior foraging ability, they fit in
extremely well and thrive here.
Our average rainfall is 13 inches a
year and we rely on natural and
improved pastures and stay true
to our Bio-organic principles as
much as we can. It is slow going
and quite difficult at times – but
we are getting there. Our animals
are all pasture fed but do get
some grain as a treat. They hear
the yell of “come on girls” and
they come running. We have
also stayed committed to always
treating our animals as naturally
as possible utilising Colloidal
Silver, Kelp, Garlic Oil and MMS
etc. Tony is a Bowen Therapist
(another one of his many talents),
the girls and boys often benefit
when they have musculoskeletal
problems.
In our earlier days, Ronnie and
Clint, our 2 boys would often help
out but they are now off doing
their own thing. Ronnie is nearby
and if he’s not working and
needed, still comes out to help.
Clint is in Mackay in Queensland
so he is a bit far to call on when
we need a hand, however, we
are under strict instructions to
bring Belted Galloway beef and
Damara cross lamb for them
whenever we go for a visit (as the
crow flies, over 1800 klms).
We started our farm gate beef
sales in 2004 and our aim is
to get people eating tasty,
tender, naturally lean beef and
have found, whilst the beef
is of exceptional quality, the
reputation of the Belted Galloway
was very poor in the saleyards
when we started our venture.
This was due to “yuppie” farmers
who could no longer support
their pretty cows on their 5 acres,
sending the animals off unfinished
to the market in extremely
poor condition. Consequently,
downgrading the breed in the
cattle market. We knew it would
be a long hard road but we are
finally seeing the results with more
and more people becoming
interested in the Belted Galloway
as a beef animal.
At the end of the day, a beef
animal is only as good as its meat.
As we farm on marginal country,
we do not have the capacity
to finish off our animals to an
older age, so we send ours off
when they are between 10 to 12
months old. We sell directly to
the consumer and organise the
animals to go off to slaughter,
then the butcher who has the
facility to hang our beef for our
required minimum of 10 days.
The beef is then cutup to our
clients specifications and is ready
for them to pick it up. We sell
Sides and Mixed Quarters of our
Belted Galloway and Belted
Galloway cross beef. We have
specific Order Forms and a Beef
Information Cut Up sheet for our
clients and if they are still unsure,
they call us and say “HELP”. Our
profit margin at this stage is not
as we high as we would like but
we are trying to make the meat
affordable to all, thereby getting
Belted Galloway Beef onto plates.
I have even organised lay-by
plans for those on limited budgets,
eg pensioners, single parents
and other low income earners. I
am extremely honoured to have
on our client list a retired farmer
who will be 105 this year. He still
lives independently at home with
his son and through one of his
daughters he regularly orders a
side, however, he is very particular
with how he wants his beef cut
and will only take the rump
whole cut it into steaks himself.
At present we have a 6 month
waiting list for our beef, demand
has exceeded our supply.
We have a quality control process
in place and a good working
relationship with our butcher
who checks how every carcase
“We stay true to
our Bio-organic
principles as
much as we
can”
presents, eg, beef colour, fat
covering and marbling. We also
get 2 pieces of Bolar Blade to look
at, cook up and compare with
past beef. As a result, we have
tasted hundreds of our animals;
hence our red gene preference,
and in an effort to improve our
quality control dams are culled
if they produce 2 poor eating
progeny.
In trying to keep weeds under
control more naturally, we
invested in a small herd of Merino
sheep – once again from a
dispersal sale in 2007 and then a
small herd of Damaras in 2009.
The Damaras originated from
Eastern Asia and Egypt and are
like Belted Galloways, they also
produce naturally lean meat
and are also very good foragers.
When the Damaras are crossed
with the Texel ram, (Texel’s are a
highly muscled breed originally
from Texel an island in the
Netherlands), they are proving to
produce outstanding meat lambs.
From this, we now have farm gate
lamb sales where clients can buy
a whole or a side of lamb.
Once again, we work in close
relationship with our butcher and
undertake a similar quality control
process.
We all know the Belted Galloways
have a beautiful double coat
which is glorious is winter, some of
these we organise to send off to
the tanner. Providing the abattoir
does the right thing removing the
hides without damage, they are
then tanned and they come back
magnificently. This is proving to
be a nice sideline, although not a
reliable one at this stage, but one
that has defiantly got potential,
and a market we can expand
upon. We have even exported a
couple to New Zealand.
At Bonnibelt Belted Galloway
Stud, Tony and I are continually
trying to work with and improve
the Belted Galloway beef
characteristics in a natural, stress
free, bio-organic environment. It
is very tough going at times, but
we are ever so slowly making
headway.
We are building up our stud
registered Belted Galloways but
we do not have time to show our
animals, however, our animals are
always on show for those that wish
to come and visit.
I am finally in the process of
getting a web site built and you
can find us at
www.bonnibeltstud.com.au
Written by Joanne Kreher
Success at Farmfest
Toowoomba Queensland
June 2011
A small group of Belted Galloway
breeders made Toowoomba their
base during the three days of
Farmfest, June 7th, 8th and 9th.
These were Colin, Raeline and
Samuel Walker of Lown Brae Stud,
Philippa Goninan of Ironbark Stud, Bill
De Maria of Bella Vista Stud and Sue
Smith of Yarabilgong Stud.
•The enormous number of enquiries and
compliments on the breed both from the
general public and also from members of other
breed societies.
Setting up in very comfortable surroundings,
ringside to the cattle display area, the group
were kept very busy displaying their animals
and answering many questions from interested
people.
Though cold and breezy, the weather stayed
fine every day!
There was a great deal of interest in the breed,
thanks to the display of fine animals from the
Walker’s Lown Brae Belted Galloway Stud. On
exhibit was a black belted cow with a dun
belted calf and a red belted heifer.
It was interesting to note that many people
from smaller acreages expressed interest in the
cattle and also quite a few older established
farmers considered changing from larger
animals to more manageable, quieter cattle for
ease of handling. The meat marketing aspect
also attracted much interest, as did the rug
display an excellent black beltie hide.
•Jill who is in charge of the cattle showing
at CRT Farmfest presented us with a Belted
Galloway painted illustrated ceramic plate
which we will include in our prizes at the AGM in
July.
Many thanks must go to the Walkers, Colin,
Raeline and Samuel, for their great support,
without this our presence and the promotion
of Belted Galloways at Farmfest would not
be possible. To Bill De Maria, who drove
many hours morning and evening to give a
hand during the busiest day and to Philippa
Goninan and Sue Smith who with Raeline
Walker manned the site and answered all the
questions.
Our site and the animals on display looked
great and did the breed proud.
Sue Smith
Yarabilgong Belted Galloways
Some of the highlights were:
•A visit from a couple touring Australia from
Galloway in Scotland. The couple own a B
& B close to the home and property of the
late Lady Flora Stuart home of the illustrious
Mochrum Kingfisher and his progeny and knew
the Belties well.
•Meeting new Queensland ABGA members
who came and introduced themselves to us
over the 3 days – William De Maria and Darren
Rackley and his wife.
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Raeline and Philippa with our visitors from Galloway in Scotland
2011 Royal Melbourne Show
Beef Cattle & Beef
Carcase Competition
Melbourne Show will be held from
Saturday 24 September, and
culminating with the All Breeds Beef
Interbreed on Tuesday 4th October,
the 2011 Show is shaping up to be
one of the best yet!
The ALPA Victorian Young Auctioneers
Competition will again be held during the Royal
Melbourne Show. Please note that entries for
this competition need to be entered using the
Beef Carcase entry form. The proceeds of the
2011 Charity Steer, which will be auctioned
during the Competition, will be donated to
Herds of Hope, supporting Ronald McDonald
House Charities.
New for 2011, ‘Steers & Careers’ - This
afternoon program on Sunday 25 September
is aimed at helping students explore a future
career in agriculture, with presenters giving
further insight into the beef supply chain from
beginning to end, and the large variety of
roles undertaken at each stage. The afternoon
session is open to both exhibitors and visitors to
the Show.
This year, the lockers will be situated in the
Clydesdale Pavilion for greater security,
exhibitor privacy and warmth. This change will
open up the space between the Livestock
Pavilion and the Main Arena for greater access
and improved exhibitor facilities.
For competition information, please contact:
Fiona Looker
T: 03 9281 7412
Email: Fiona.Looker@rasv.com.au
ABGA member information:
Entries closed 5pm Friday 8th July 2011 although
due to unforeseen delays with registrations
Melbourne Show society will allow only
Belted Galloway cattle registered with ABGA
an extension of time to allow registration
certificates to be completed, this extension
is available until late July but you must inform
Fiona Looker of your intention to exhibit at this
years show.
The steer arrival is after 6.00pm, at the RASV
showground on Friday 23rd September; judging
on Monday 26th September and leave at
4.00am on Tuesday 27th September.
Belted Galloway stud cattle arrive on Thursday
29th September; judged on Sunday 2nd
October, at this stage in the morning, be
advised but this is subject to change.
Departure of all breeds will be Tuesday 4th
October after 5.00pm.
Where are all the steers? Steer Competition:
currently there are two steers being prepared
and one heifer. To participate in the prestigious
Borthwick Trophy, there needs to be three
steers (no females permitted, yes sexist we
know), so come on breeders, let’s see if we
can put together a Borthwick team. Ok, some
may think we may not be as competitive as
some of the main stream breeds, but we will
putting our breed out there and showing just
what a great breed we really are, it might even
make some people take some notice of our
excellent Belted Galloways cattle. It’s all breed
promotion!
ABGA members are encouraged to contact
either of the three Victorian councilors for
further information Stan Robinson Cumbria
Belted Galloway Stud, Bill Virtue Manoora Park
or Kerry Heazlewood Pine Gully Park.
Please try to visit our breeders at this years
Melbourne show - They will value your support!
Kerry Heazlewood
BALLARAT REGIONAL BELTED GALLOWAY
Feature Show 2011
November 11th – 12th 2011
Belted Galloway only.
Firstly, sorry about the shorter notice on
this Regional Feature, but we were only
approached by the Ballarat Show Society
recently.
Ballarat is a lovely, laid back country show,
with a fully enclosed shed for the cattle and
who are judged in the area outside the cattle
shed. Cattle bedding is included in the very
reasonable entry costs. Ballarat Show Society
put on a FREE lunch for all cattle exhibitors, take
the time to enjoy soup and sandwiches.
Most exhibitors either sleep in their trucks;
sleep in their swags in the cattle shed or book
accommodation nearby.
Details: Arrival 11th November
11th November PM (about 5.30pm)
All Breeds Heifer Show
Including classes under 8 months up to 20
months. Belted Galloways have placed very
well in the Heifer show in previous years. Cost to
enter - $10 per heifer
Prizes: (in 2010)
1st $200 + ribbon
2nd $125 + ribbon
3rd $ 75 + ribbon
4th $ 25 + ribbon
Grand Champion $500
Reserve Grand Champion $ 250
12th November – AM
Judging of Belted Galloways
Please note, on top on normal judging classes,
there will be a Sires Progeny pair – two females,
two males or male/female pair.
Entry costs - $5 per animal
Exhibitor pass - $20 – entitles one person to
reduced entry fees and admittance for up to 3
days.
Membership fee - $40 – entry into show grounds
for member and member’s guest and up to
three children aged 3-15years.
Prizes – general classes (in 2010)
1st - $10 + ribbon
2nd - $5 + ribbon
3rd - ribbon
12th November – PM depart
Schedules will be posted on request.
Contacts for the Regional Feature are Stan
or Lorna Robinson (Cumbria and Koralea)
03 53497321 or Di Woolfe (Wilkamdai)
03 54361115 wilkamdai@westnet.com.au
National Beef
2011 Bendigo
Bendigo Beef Show & Sale Galloway Feature 2012
Due to circumstances beyond our control ABGA has just been advised by the Bendigo
Show & Sale management committee they have entered into an agreement to
upgrade the Show & Sale facilities.
ABGA’s organising committee for the 2012 Bendigo Beef Show & Sale Galloway Feature
feel with uncertainty about whether the 2012 Show & Sale will proceed the Victorian
committee have decided in the interests of our breeders to withdraw on this occasion
and reapply as the feature breed for 2013.
Victorian councilor Bill Virtue Manoora Park Belted Galloway Stud reports on National Beef
2011 held at the Bendigo Showground from the 17th to the 22nd May.
The weather was mainly fine and warm until the final day when lightning and thunder
greeted the entrants preparing for the inter-breed competitions. A total of 524 cattle were
entered, representing 35 different breeds. Six Galloway and Belted Galloway studs were
represented with 19 animals on show. Here are the Results of the Belted Galloway Classes.
Heifer, 8 to 12 months
1st Manoora Park Fleur, owned by W & A Virtue
Heifer, 12 to 15 months
1st Cumbria Branthwaite Countess, owned by
Cumbria Partners
2nd Manoora Park Felicity, owned by W & A
Virtue
Heifer, 15 to 18 months
1st Wilkamdai Faith, owned by H. Daly
2nd Cumbria Branthwaite Lass, owned by
Cumbria Partners
Junior Champion Heifer
Cumbria Branthwaite Countess
Reserve Junior Champion Heifer
Manoora Park Fleur
Heifer, 20 to 24 months
1st Grandview Faith, owned by A & A Wilson
Heifer, 24 to 36 months
1st Manoora Park Denise, owned by C & D
Woolfe
2nd Cumbria Brantwood Princess, owned by
Cumbria Partners
Cow, over 36 months
1st Cumbria Branthwaite Lady 9th, owned by
Cumbria Partners
2nd Cumbria Branthwaite Lady 8th, owned by
Cumbria Partners
Senior Champion Cow or Heifer
Grandview Faith
Reserve Senior Champion Cow or Heifer
Manoora Park Denise
Grand Champion Cow or Heifer
Grandview Faith
Bull, 15 to 18 months
1st Cumbria Branthwaite Greystoke, owned by
Cumbria Partners
Junior Champion Bull
Cumbria Branthwaite Greystoke
Bull, 24 to 30 months
1st Cumbria Branthwaite Fergus, owned by
Cumbria Partners
Senior Champion Bull
Cumbria Branthwaite Fergus
Supreme Belted Galloway Exhibit
Grandview Faith
Results of the Miniature Galloway
and Belted Galloway Classes
Heifer, 8 to 12 months
1st Florentine-Brooke of Wilkamdai, owned by
C & D Woolfe
Heifer, 12 to 15 months
1st Oceanview Fantasy, owned by C. Smith
Junior Champion Heifer
Oceanview Fantasy
Reserve Junior Champion Heifer
Florentine-Brooke
Heifer, 24 to 36 months
1st Wilkamdai Delicia, owned by C & D Woolfe.
Senior Champion Cow or Heifer
Wilkamdai Delicia
Grand Champion Cow or Heifer
Wilkamdai Delicia
Supreme Miniature Galloway Exhibit
Wilkamdai Delicia
Year Tattooing
2008 - D
2009 - E
2010 - F
2011 - G
2012 - H
2013 - J ( I not being used )
Year Letter 2011
G
Where do I buy
Beltie beef?
www.wbgbeef.com.au
bred & fed by Warialda Beef VIC
www.sassafrasbelties.com.au
bred & fed by Sassafras Stud NSW
www.belties.com.au
bred & fed by Peppercorn Stud
NSW
colinm@twmba.net
bred & fed by Lowen Brae Stud
QLD
belts2beef@yahoo.com.au
bred & fed by Bonnibelt Stud SA
Apriash Echo
Longstanding members retire!
Lawrie Lee is retiring to Canberra once they sell
their property ‘Leawarra” at Murrumbateman in
the Yass district of NSW.
Lawrie and his wife Kathy bred and showed Solid Black
Galloways at Yass and Canberra also promoting the breed
at rural shows, before venturing into Belted Galloways.
Kathy didn’t like Belted Galloways; she only wanted
Solid Black Galloways. Whilst Kathy was away overseas
in 1992, Lawrie, who had yearned for some Belties took
the opportunity to purchase Belties in her absence, and
fortunately for Lawrie she grew to love them, so much so
that the Black Galloways were sold over time and they
concentrated on Belties, predominately smaller Belties for
ease of management as they ventured into retirement.
Lawrie worked in the Public service with the Forestry
Department and Primary Industries Department. Lawrie and
Kathy have been longstanding breeders and supporters of
the ABGA; they have been members since November 1997.
Lawrie and Kathy were integral in forming the Galloway
Cattle & Beef Marketing group in the ACT and Southern
Highlands in the late 90’s, along with their great friends the
late Paul and Eve Cullen, along with Anthony Rowley, Dr
Ken Dowse, Nelson Quinn and Greg Stuart.
The Lee’s hospitality and promotion to members and future
breeders over the years has always been appreciated, Kathy
has fed and watered our breeders with her charming style
and hospitality. We all wish them well in their retirement
and thank you for your commitment to Belted Galloways.
The Lee’s are going to continue their membership with
ABGA to continue their support. Should anyone wish to
purchase any or all of their remaining Belties you can
contact them on 02 62275731.
Another longstanding member Mrs Val Santarossa has
recently downsized to a unit at the Belrose Country Club,
Sydney. Val and her late husband have never owned cattle,
but Val and her late husband loved the Galloway breed
they have supported breeders through their membership for
many years. Val is a frequent visitor to Canberra and Sydney
Royals to visit the cattle and her many friends associated
with the breed. Val has always been quick with a song at
various Galloway dinners, often Lawrie loved to join in for
a duet. Val’s husband passed away some time ago, but she
has continued with her membership of ABGA and enjoys
hearing about how our breed is evolving.
Apriash Belted Galloway Stud Victoria