Why Brown Swiss?

ADAPTABILITY

The Brown Swiss Breed adapts easily to extreme climate. Its coloured coat is especially resistant to heat. The Brown Swiss cows are excellent grazers and are excellent for extensive breeding: they have a natural aptitude for seasonal calvings. Because of its specifi c features, Brown Swiss cows are interesting for organic farms since they can adapt to diff erent types of diets.
They are docile and calm as well as smart and friendly.

Extreme Climates Because of the coloured coat and skin, the Brown Swiss breed can easily adapt to climatic stress, especially heat stress. Scientifi c research has proved that in this diffi cult climate the performance of the Brown Swiss cows (production, fertility, etc.) are less aff ected compared to other breeds.
Excellent Grazer The Brown Swiss cows are excellent grazers and suitable for extensive breeding. In addition they have a natural aptitude for seasonal calvings. They are able to exploit pasture. This is one of the main features of this breed which gives excellent results also in extensive herds. The aptitude of the Brown Swiss breed for seasonal calvings allows an optimal balance between physiological needs and seasonal agriculture productions. It is suitable for quality beef production.
Interesting for Organic Farming Some of the typical features of the Brown Swiss breed make it interesting for organic farming. Their adaptability to diff erent types of diets, their docile temperament and a natural functional – metabolic balance make the Brown Swiss cows suitable and appreciated by organic farms. They are versatile and able to adjust their production to feed supply maintaining their basic characteristics, including milk quality and robustness.
Docile and Smart The Brown Swiss cows are docile, clam, smart and friendly. Modern herds as well as pasture easy management is one of the most desirable qualities and it depends also on the animals’ temperament. The Brown Swiss cows are ideal from this point of view because they have a truly special temperament, which is especially appreciated in mixed herds where comparison is possible. Because of its size, the Brown breed can endure competition also in mixed herds.