"Gelbvieh (say Gelp-fee) originated in Bavaria, in southern Germany in the late 18th and early 19th century. They were first imported into the US in 1971. The classic color is yellow, but some are reddish or black.
Gelbvieh calves are widely recognized for excellence in growth, feedlot efficiency, muscling and marketability, while Gelbvieh females are known for milking ability, fertility and quiet temperament."
This comes from http://cattle-today.com/Gelbvieh.htm
We have been very pleased with calving ease, milk production, gentleness and the wonderful meat. We are expanding our herd slowly. Next year's calves will be out of Collateral. Do not know if we will start a second herd or sell all his calves. We will not be able to even guess at that until the babies hit the ground.
Here is how Den finally got them tricked into the new pasture. They weren't falling for the sack, or the calling, the feed trough was the only thing that convinced them to move.
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I'm glad you showed me how to say the name of those cows because I never would have gotten that right. We don't have room for cattle here on our little 2 acre piece of land. We have chickens and a friend is raising a pig for us this year.
I agree with your cows completely, just go where the food is :)
I think that you have what it takes to be a Pony Cousin!
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...and some people think that cow's aren't smart...lol!!! They sure can be stubborn, can't they!
Such handsome cattle.
It always surprises me with how many different breeds of cattle there are.
~Lisa
I'll follow a feed trough too! What good lookin animals, I'm glad they are doing well for you. mmmm, muscling, am I the only one that drools when they see a meaty cow walk by???? mmmm, BEEF! (Its what for dinner)
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