Buyer question
Are Brown Swiss cattle good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Brown Swiss cattle 3 out of 5 for beginners (big but gentle).
Source: the Brown Swiss cattle page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Brown Swiss cattle in the Animal Library
The detail
Brown Swiss come from the Swiss Alps and are one of the oldest dairy breeds. They give milk high in protein that is prized for cheese, and they are known for calm temperament, sound feet and long productive life.
- Temperament
- Calm, patient
- Best fit
- Cheese dairies, family milk
- Docility
- 5 out of 5 (Very calm cows)
- Upkeep
- 4 out of 5 (Daily milking)
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Heat-tolerant dairy)
What to weigh
They mature slowly and are large, so they eat more than a Jersey. Bulls are big and strong and should be handled with care.