 They do produce lean quality beef. They're a medium-sized breed, but their carcass dressed weight can exceed 60% of live weight. Belties have a double coat of hair, which allows them to keep warm in the winter without developing a layer of back fat like some other breeds may do. That's today's Focus on the Field with Bridget Riedel, your ag industry expert. Tune in for Bridget's ag news updates each weekday here on WDAY.