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Brown Swiss

A milk-based fitness breed, but can certainly be crossed with meat breeds.
SWITZERLAND

Brown Swiss

Alternative Name Braunvieh; Montafon
Origin Switzerland
Appearance Grey brown coat
Height at withers 140 cm
Weight Up to 750 kg
Life span Long-lived
ABOUT THE BREED

ABOUT THE BROWN SWISS

The Brown Swiss cattle breed comes from the Alpine region and is still widespread there today. It is a milk-based fitness breed, but can certainly be crossed with meat breeds. The Brown Swiss is particularly robust and suitable for both intensive and extensive keeping. Brown Swiss milk is characterized by a good protein content. In addition, the Brown Swiss has a high feed intake capacity with optimal feed conversion.

OVERVIEW

Milk

Milk output
Milk yield (Liters per year) 6.000 – 12.000
Milk fat content 3,5%
Protein content of milk 3,5%