Dual purpose Swiss Braunvieh for milk and meat
Natural, home-grown, grass-fed beef available by order.
Heifers as breeding stock or family cows are for sale occasionally


Switzerland is world famous for many things including its cheese and creamy chocolate and the beautiful brown cows whose milk provides the basis for these mouth-watering foods. The cows of Switzerland are exemplified by wearing big brass bells, and hardly a person having visited Switzerland in summer can forget the constant melodies of distant cow bells echoing in the valleys and mountains. In bygone times these cows were the pride of every mountain farmer and an integral part of the family – providing food and livelihood.

Our Cattle



Fullblood Original Braunvieh junior bull
"Titus Bruno"
registration number : [CAN]B11827




Fullblood Original Braunvieh cow
"Sophie"
[CAN]B10918




Partbred
Braunvieh- Brown Swiss cross heifer
"Three Gables Tirolean Noel"
[CAN]BR3450


Swiss Braunvieh may be the oldest pure breed of cattle on earth, with records dating back to 800 B.C. The country of origin - the cradle of the Braunvieh is - of course, Switzerland. Harsh environmental conditions and keeping the livestock up in the Alps, left their mark on the Swiss Braunvieh, and as a result of the natural selection and the breeding work of Swiss mountain dwellers, an excellent breed resulted, much appreciated and in demand in and outside its native country. Braunvieh are found in over 60 countries extending from the Arctic Circle to the tropics. World population of Braunvieh is over 7,000,000 head. Herd books are being kept by breeders' associations in 42 countries.

Braunvieh in North America

Approximately 130 head of Swiss Original Braunvieh were imported into the United States from Switzerland between 1869 and 1880. This was the basis for the development of the American "Brown Swiss" that was declared a dairy breed in 1890, and therefore became a different breed. Swiss Original Braunvieh were again imported from Switzerland to North America between 1968 and 1985 – their destination being Canada. These were selected in Europe with emphasis on beef production. In Canada, Original Braunvieh cattle are registered by the Canadian Brown Swiss Association and are registered separately from the Dairy Brown Swiss.

Braunvieh is a German word which translated into English means "brown cow". Their colour is various shades of brown. The border of the muzzle is very light. Body weights range from 1,100 to 1,500 pounds for adult females and 2,000 to 2,500 pounds for adult males. Steers at optimum slaughter weight are 1,300 pounds at 13 months of age. The Braunvieh is a well-muscled animal with correct feet and legs, due to generations of natural selection in the Swiss Alps.

 

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