Overview

This breed originated in Baravia, in southern Germany, and was originally developed for meat, milk, and work.

Details

It was introduced to the U.S. in 1971, through an artificial insemination program. Females are registered as purebred at 7/8 Gelbvieh, and bulls at 15/16. Bulls in Germany must undergo extensive tests to become A.I. sires. Gelbviehs are red, with pigmented skin, and were originally horned. Due to breeding with polled foundation females in the U.S., though, many today are naturally polled. They are known for high fertility, ease of calving, being good mothers, and having quick-growing calves.