Dairy Cattle Discovery - Breeds - Brown Swiss

Brown Swiss

• Origin - Switzerland.
• Color - Solid brown varying from very light to dark; muzzle has black nose encircled by a white ring; tongue and hooves are dark brown to black
• Average Mature Cow Size - 1,500 pounds.
• Milk Produced by Mature Cow - 23,090 pounds per lactation.
• Important Traits - Docile, heat tolerant, ruggedness, outstanding feet and legs, udders that last, and longevity.