Original Schweizer Braunvieh
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Description
separate until 2019, united with Braunvieh since 2020
Other name
Original Swiss Brown, Original Swiss Brown
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information comments
specific genetic features: -1/29 chromosome aberration; -14/20 chromosome aberration; -k-Casein ; estimation of genetic distance was performed to the following other breeds: - Simmental; -Holstein-Friesian (both from Switzerland)
Efabis cultural role comment
the breed has its origin in Switzerland
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to mountainous regions and its heat tolerance is remarkable.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
well adapted to walk in the mountains
Color comments
uni coloured: brown
Efabis main colour
brown
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
cows: 30-50 cm length
Wither height males
150
Wither height females
136
Weight males
1200.00
Weight females
630.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1897
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed original type of Brown Swiss without US Brown Swiss genes
Location within country
mainly eastern and central part of Switzerland /Swisswide
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Cryo conserved only
Detailed local risk status
Cryo conserved only
Holstein-Friesian
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Transboundary name
Holstein (black and white)
Other name
Holstein
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
multi coloured: black, white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
156
Wither height females
141
Weight males
1100.00
Weight females
640.00
Other specific visible traits
milk-type
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1898
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
descended from Freiburger Schwarzfleckvieh (indigenous breed)
Year of origin
1890
Import
since 1950, < 5% from Schwarzbunte (Germany),1965-1998, >20% from Holstein (USA and Canada)
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Hinterwälder
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Transboundary name
Hinterwald
Other name
Hinterwald
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to the local environment (mountains).
Specific resistance or tolerance
No occurrence of infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) disease was reported for animals of this breed.
Other special qualities
This breed is known for longevity and vitality.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
adapted to mountains
Color comments
multi coloured: red with white head and legs
Efabis main colour
red
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
horns are shaped like a lyra
Wither height males
122
Wither height females
115
Weight males
550.00
Weight females
400.00
Other specific visible traits
very rangy, mountain type
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1984
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Germany (Schwarzwald)
Import
1984- 1987 Hinterwald from Germany
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Vulnerable
Fribourgeois
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Language
fr.
Other name
Schwarzfleckvieh, Freiburger
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
comments: black pied
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1898
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
Indigenous breed; since 1966 displaced by crossing with Holstein. Last pure-bred bull died 1973
Year of origin
19
Location within country
mainly in the canton of Fribourg
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
Evolèner
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
Eringer
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Other name
Race d'Hérens, Swiss Herens, Herens
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
This breed is very vivacious with a battlesome temperament.
Efabis cultural role comment
The breed has a role in maintaining folklore
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to the local environment of mountain areas
Special characteristic of product
The breed produces a high quality of meat and milk which are used for dried meat respectively for Raclette cheese. Raclette cheese, dried meat
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
The breed is well adapted to mountains; its pastures often are 2000m a.s.l.
Efabis main colour
black, marron
Efabis skin colour
unicolored
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
pronounced horns
Wither height males
127
Wither height females
123
Weight males
700.00
Weight females
530.00
Other specific visible traits
vivacious behaviour
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1917
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Location within country
Canton of Wallis
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Braunvieh
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Description
including Original Schweizer Braunvieh since 2020
Transboundary name
Brown Swiss
Other name
Brown Swiss
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Efabis cultural role comment
the breed has its origin in Switzerland
Adaptability to specific environment
The animals are well adapted to mountainous regions and their heat tolerance is remarkable.
Efabis genetic features
-1/29 chromosome aberration; -14/20 chromosome aberration; - k-Casein
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
mountain
Color comments
uni coloured: brown
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
cows: 30-50 cm length; occurrence of rare polled animals
Wither height males
152
Wither height females
135
Weight males
1050.00
Weight females
610.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1897
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Schwyzer Einsiedler, Appenzeller, Gurten Vieh and others
Import
1967-1998, > 20% from Brown Swiss (USA)
Location within country
all over Switzerland, but mainly eastern and central part of Switzerland
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Wasserbüffel
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Language
ger
Other name
water Buffalo
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Hausyak
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Year
2021
Population min
327
Population max
1205
Population figured based on
census at breed level
Breeding male
62
Females registered in herdbooks
265
Reliability
reliable
Geographical classification
Local
Hausyak
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Year
2020
Population min
341
Population max
1128
Population figured based on
census at breed level
Breeding male
78
Females registered in herdbooks
263
Reliability
reliable
Geographical classification
Local
