A medium to large frame dual purpose breed, which was developed for meat and dairy production in a 60:40 ratio.
As a result of its origin being in the Alps, it is a breed with a higher red blood count than other breeds making it easily adaptable to a variety of circumstances from extremely cold to extremely hot conditions worldwide.
A breed with a good walking ability, strong legs and deep dark hooves.
A breed with a good pigment, a well-adjusted hide which loses hair in summer and thickens in winter to ensure that the body temperature stays as constant as possible.
A breed with a calm temperament which is well adjusted and performs exceedingly well in a feedlot.
A fertile breed with a long producing lifespan. Cows of 12 years and older still produces annually
A breed with an above average milk production, good udders and teats that ensure that calves grow up fast with above average weaned weight
