Gelbvieh Cattle

Origin
Northern Bavaria, Germany.

Description
Medium to large, long body with above average muscling. Originally horned, the majority now polled.

Colour
Reddish-gold to russet, or black. Dilutor gene is carried by some Gelbvieh.

Birthweight
Purebred males average 40kg, females average 38kg.

Fertility
Bulls have above average testicular size, with high libido. Females excel in early puberty.

Calving
Generally good performers but some care advisable when selecting sires for cross-breeding over maiden heifers from smaller breeds.

Milk
One of the highest milk producers among beef breeds.

Pre-weaning growth
Exceptionally fast, comparable or better than Charolais

Feed Conversion Efficiency
One of the most efficient of all breeds.

Temperament
Very good.

Meat Type
Lean with a high % of retail yield.