Breed characteristics
The breed in general
Vorderwald cattle originate from the southern Black Forest.
Color:
Vorderwald cattle are brindled red-white. Head and legs are mainly white.
Polled status:
The animals have horns by nature.
Body:
They are characterized by clean, good feet and legs of good angle and very good hooves.
Production traits:
Due to their region of origin, the animals are highly adapted to pasture of sparse mountain sides. Their good, strong hooves are perfect for steep locations on a slope. Through good pasture capability and resistibility, growth capacity and muscularity, high digestion ability and adaptability, the breed is especially suitable for suckler cow husbandry. The vital, long-lasting cows produce 6,000 kg milk with 4 % fat and 3.65 % protein on average.
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Bulls |
Cows |
Withers height, cm |
ca. 145 |
ca. 128 - 135 |
Weight, kg |
ca. 1,000 |
ca. 600 |
