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Braunvieh is quite possibly the oldest pure breed of cattle in the world. Fossils of cattle, similar to modern day Braunvieh, have been found in Switzerland dating back to over 800 BC. Contrary to popular belief, Braunvieh is not a crossbreed and is not a Brown Swiss.

The word Braunvieh is German for “Brown cow.” The breed developed over thousands of years in the harsh environment of the Swiss Alps and the alpine valleys.