Buyer question
Are Gelbvieh cattle good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Gelbvieh cattle 3 out of 5 for beginners (fine with good feed).
Source: the Gelbvieh cattle page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Gelbvieh cattle in the Animal Library
The detail
Gelbvieh were developed in Bavaria as a working, milking and beef breed. In the US they are valued as a maternal cow: fertile, good milkers and quick to breed back, often crossed with Angus as Balancers.
- Temperament
- Docile
- Best fit
- Maternal herds, crossbreeding
- Docility
- 4 out of 5 (Generally calm)
- Upkeep
- 3 out of 5 (Milky cows eat more)
- Hardiness
- 3 out of 5 (Moderate)
What to weigh
Strong milk needs strong feed, or cows fall off in condition. Purebreds are less common, so most stock you find will be Balancer crosses.