Brown Swiss
The canton of Schwyz was the scene of most of the early improvement of the Brown Swiss, and in Switzerland the breed is often referred to as Schwyer or Brown Schwyzer.
All the cantons in which the breeds originated are inhabited by German speaking people, and apparently large cattle were brought in from Germany to improve the cattle of Switzerland, which until about 1860 were often lacking in size. And for that fact the Swiss Brown is also known as Braunvieh.
Many people refer to Braunvieh as Brown Swiss and want to know the difference between the two. Brown Swiss dairy cattle were in fact developed from the Braunvieh beef cattle. Braunvieh was an extremely good milking beef breed and, many years ago, some animal breeders selected the best milking Braunvieh and began breeding these selected individuals for milk production. After many generations the dairy type was developed, and thus the Brown Swiss dairy cattle.In large-scale farming operations, keeping track of cattle, ensuring their health, and monitoring their grazing patterns can be overwhelming. Fortunately, livestock GPS tracking systems offer a solution to these challenges, enabling farmers to efficiently manage their herds and optimize farm operations. In this blog, we will explore how livestock GPS tracking systems can enhance the management of Brown Swiss cattle, especially on large farms.
When farming involves hundreds or even thousands of Brown Swiss cattle, traditional methods of herd management—such as manual check-ups, visual observation, and physical monitoring—become less efficient and time-consuming. GPS tracking technology addresses these limitations and provides a modern, data-driven approach to cattle management.
