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Hinterwald cattle
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Hinterwald cattle

Place of Origin The Hinterwald (German: Hinterwälder-Rind) is an old local breed of cattle from the Black Forest.
Origin The Hinterwald is an old local breed of cattle from the Black Forest. There is a breed association in Germany and one in Switzerland. The scientific name is Bos primigenius f. taurus.
Purpose They are used for both beef and milk production.
Appearance The cows are small, only 115 to 125 centimetres (45 to 49 in) tall and weighing 380 to 480 kilograms (840 to 1,060 lb), making them 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. are noted for their thriftiness, longevity and lack of calving difficulties.
Horns Medium length upward curved horns.
Other Considerations These qualities have led to a significant rise in the number of Hinterwald cows in the Swiss Alps since the introduction of a breeding programme initiated by Pro Specie Rara, 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" in Germany in 1992.
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