What is the New England Galloway Group?
Formed in 1995, the New England Galloway Group (NEGG) is dedicated to providing a diverse and knowledgable network for the breeders from the Northeast Region and beyond. Our regional group hosts two or more meetings annually which feature educational clinics, farm tours, future planning and potluck lunches. Our mission is to provide support and encouragement to veteran and up-and-coming breeders and exhibitors alike. The goal is to act as a resource to our membership through both knowledge sharing and promotion while together preserving the integrity and quality of our unique breed.
In addition to the number of youth events we sponsor, our group is also responsible for the National Belted Galloway Sale held each April. Our sale is one of the longest running purebred cattle sales in the United States. Interested in joining our group? Click Become a Member.
OFFICERS
President
Dan Romani
(401) 573-6127
danromani@aol.com
Vice President
Tyler Jenness
(207) 399-7652
jbfarm@gmail.com
Treasurer
Linda Pearse
clpearse@tidewater.net
Secretary
Elizabeth Eaton
lizzbetheaton@gmail.com
Board of Directors:
Heidi Baker (Past President)
Chris Pearse
Scot Adams
Melinda Buell
Why Galloways?
Believed to have been brought and then abandoned by the Vikings in the 1500’s, the Galloway Breeds developed during the 17th Century in what was known as the Galloway province of Scotland. This was a mountainous region of southwestern Scotland on the coast of the Irish Sea. This area is known for having some of the coldest, most severe weather condition in the land, not totally unlike New England today.
Among the oldest of the world’s cattle breeds, the Galloways have always been known for their hardiness, having been left to fend for themselves in such rugged terrain.
Belted Galloways and Galloways are a historic breed whose special characteristics and genetics fit in with present day commercial beef operations, as well as direct sales to health-conscious consumers who desire flavorful, tender, lean beef fresh from the farm. The Belted Galloways were imported to the United States and Canada from the 1920’s through 1989. Embryos and semen are still imported from the British Isles, Australia and New Zealand.
Besides their unique and distinguished markings (white belt around their midriff, the rest black, red or dun colored). Belted Galloways have many other desirable qualities favored by purebred show cattle breeders, commercial beef producers and consumers of beef.
