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Galloway cattle in the Hobokense Polder

Galloway cattle in the Hobokense Polder

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Galloway cattle in the Hobokense Polder

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Location: Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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Dominiek Van Dooren

June 3, 2023

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More and more Galloways are used in nature management. In earlier times, large and small grazers formed the landscape. However, many of these wild grazers are extinct in our regions. …

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Dominiek Van Dooren

January 12, 2024

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The Galloway is often described as a very old and original breed. It is said to be descended from a horned and black cattle that lived in Scotland since Celtic times. Its name is said to be due to the word Gallovid or Gaul, which means Gaulish and refers to the presence of this people in the far south of the Scottish Lowlands. In this region, later called the County of Galloway, the herds were known for their long, dark and wavy hair. They were also very resistant to the harsh climate of this coastal area.

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Viviane

June 15, 2022

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You can find them in the grazing area with a bit of luck

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