Original Swiss Brown
(local/other name)

(most common name):
• Original Schweizer Braunvieh
(transboundary/brand name):
• Original Swiss Brown
local/other name (English):
• Original Swiss Brown (OB)

The Swiss Brown is now divided into two breeds reported in Switzerland:
• Braunvieh
• Original Schweizer Braunvieh

The Original Swiss Brown is listed as the original type of Swiss Brown without Brown Swiss (USA) genes and is a dual-purpose animal.

The Original Swiss Brown is also confusingly known as ‘Braunvieh’ in Canada and the USA.

This page was last updated on: 2023-05-19

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