Preferred ages for slaughter ranged from 12 to 27 months, with overall average preference being 18 months of age. Average weight preferred for a slaughter animal was 1065 lbs. An explanation of the data-gathering project and copy of the form are available on the Beltie pages at Peforming Carcass Evaluations . I n 1997 and 1998 weights and measures were obtained of 197 females and 76 males appearing at Belted Galloway shows and in the National Belted Galloway Sale. Ranges and averages on these animals are shown below.
Weights are pounds, measures are inches except scrotal measures which are listed in centimeters.
This table is apt to reflect optimum ranges, as it is likely that showmen would exhibit individuals reflecting top rates of gain. Females Months age Weight avg. Weight range Hip height avg. Males Months age Wt. Length range Scrotal cm.