«From grass to meat»

Switzerland is a land of pastures, with 80 % of the usable alpine and agricultural area being grassland. Using pastures for suckler cow husbandry is sustainable, ecological and resource-saving. Meat from grass is species-appropriate and animal welfare-oriented.

Beef Cattle Switzerland

We stand for the promotion of suckler cow husbandry!

Suckler Cow Husbandry

After birth the calf stays with its mother in the stall or in the pasture. From their mother's milk and later from grass and hay, the calves produces first-class gourmet meat.

Angus

Widerristhöhe Kühe	126 - 136 cm
Gewicht Kühe	550 - 750 kg
Widerristhöhe Stiere	136 - 146 cm
Gewicht Stiere	850 - 1200 kg

Geburtsgewicht	34 - 39 kg
Tageszunahmen	1100 - 1450 g
Erstkalbealter	23 - 26 Monate
Zwischenkalbezeit	360 - 368 Tage

Stand 2016
Leichtgeburten	98,8 %
FLHB-Betriebe	168
FLHB-Kühe	3526