Buyer question
How long do Gelbvieh cattle live?
Our Animal Library gives the Gelbvieh cattle a lifespan of 15–20 years.
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.
- Hardiness
- 3 out of 5 (Moderate)
- Origin
- Germany
- Best fit
- Maternal herds, crossbreeding
- Upkeep
- 3 out of 5 (Milky cows eat more)
- Temperament
- Docile
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.