Breed characteristics

The breed in general

Source area of Hinterwald cattle is the southern Black Forest where it is still housed today.

Color:

The animals have a yellow to red coat, but they can have a brindle coat, too. Head and legs are always white.

Polled status:

Their horns are often curved and can grow lyriform as the animals get older. There are also polled families.

Body:

The body of Hinterwald cattle is somewhat smaller and lighter. The animals’ bone structure is very fine and feet & legs as well as hooves are very good.

Production traits:

Hinterwald cattle are robust, frugal and especially known for longevity. Due to lighter weight, movability, high surefootedness and strong hooves, the animals can even graze on the steepest locations on a slope without causing erosion damage. Furthermore, fertility and calving ease are very good. More advantages are tenderness of the meat as well as remarkably good feed intake.