Oreo Cows

We do things a little differently at Sandbrock Ranch. Even our cows are extraordinary. Our seven steers are Belted Galloways, more commonly called “Belties” or “Oreo®” cows because of their rich coat marked with a distinctive wide white stripe and their resemblance to the popular chocolate sandwich cookie with a crème center. The Belted Galloways cows originated from western Scotland and once fully grown usually weigh in at 700-800 pounds. This breed is double-coated to allow them to thrive in harsh winter climates and shed their wavy coat in the summer to help with warmer climates. Our residents were given the special task of selecting each cow’s name, each as unique as their individual personalities.