Buyer question
How long do Brown Swiss cattle live?
Our Animal Library gives the Brown Swiss cattle a lifespan of 15–20 years.
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.
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Heat-tolerant dairy)
- Origin
- Switzerland
- Best fit
- Cheese dairies, family milk
- Upkeep
- 4 out of 5 (Daily milking)
- Temperament
- Calm, patient
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.