Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Other name
Evolene, Evolènarde
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The animals are well adapted to alpine climate and pastures.
Specific resistance or tolerance
The animals are very hardy and vital.
Special characteristic of product
In relation to the body weight, the milk yield and dressing percentage are very good.
Other special qualities
The breed has an aggressive temperament.
Color comments
multi coloured: red, black or marron with irregular white markings on forehead, claws, fetlocks and ankles; white belly
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
130
Wither height females
120
Weight males
600.00
Weight females
400.00
Other specific visible traits
short head; spirited; mountain-type
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1995
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous very old breed from Wallis, close related to Herens (Switzerland), the Evolèner developed parallel to the Eringer untill some breeders did no longer agree with the selection goal of a unicoloured cow and created their own Federation
Year of origin
1859
Location within country
Upper and Lower part of canton Wallis Wallis
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical Maintained
