The Hinterwald ( German : Hinterwälder Rind ) is an old local breed of cattle from the Black Forest ( Germany ). There are breed associations in Germany and one in Switzerland.
5-611: The Hinterwälder (literally "from the backwoods") adopted its name about 150 years ago, when they were distinguished from their somewhat larger sister breed, the Vorderwälder (literally "from the frontwoods"). The scientific name is Bos primigenius f. taurus . The cattle is small. Hinterwald cows are 115 to 125 centimetres (45 to 49 in) tall and weigh 350 to 450 kilograms (770 to 990 lb), while Hinterwald bulls are 130 to 135 centimetres (51 to 53 in) tall and weigh 700 to 800 kilograms (1,500 to 1,800 lb), making them
10-685: A significant rise in the number of Hinterwald cows in the Swiss Alps since the introduction of a breeding programme initiated by ProSpecieRara , a non-profit organisation dedicated to the preservation of endangered domestic species. However, the breed is still endangered. The government of Baden-Württemberg pays husbandry bonuses to conserve it. The breed was "Domestic Animal of the Year" ( Haustier des Jahres ) in Germany in 1992. Vorderwald The Vorderwald ( German : Vorderwälder Rind )
15-521: Is a cattle breed originating from the Black Forest ( Germany ). The so-called "Wald Cattle" ( Wäldervieh ) were mentioned for the first time in 1544. The Vorderwälder (literally "from the frontwoods") adopted its name when they were distinguished from their somewhat smaller sister breed, the Hinterwälder (literally "from the backwoods"). A herdbook was established in 1896. After 1960, there
20-588: The smallest breed of cattle still extant in Central Europe . The head is mostly white, the remainder of the coat being pied light yellow to dark red-brown. Having been bred to cope with extreme conditions, such as cold winters, steep pastures and a frugal diet, they are well adapted to the Alpine climate . They are used for both beef and milk production and are noted for their thriftiness, longevity and lack of calving difficulties. These qualities have led to
25-400: Was some crossbreeding with Ayrshire cattle . They are reputed to be long-lived with strong legs and feet allowing them to graze on the mountains. The head and legs are generally white and the body has red, brown or even black patches or spots. They have forward curving horns. Cows are typically 135 cm tall at the withers and weigh about 600 kg. Bulls are typically 150 cm tall at
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