Pinzgauer

The Pinzgauer is an Austrian alpine cattle breed from the Pinzgau district of Salzburg, with related populations in central Europe and overseas. Its classic color is rich chestnut or red-brown with a broad white stripe along the back, white underparts, white tail, and white lower markings; black Pinzgauer lines are accepted in some programs. The breed was traditionally triple-purpose, giving milk, beef, and draught power in mountain valleys.

Pinzgauers suit farms that want cattle for pasture-based milk, suckler calves, or crossbreeding rather than maximum single-trait output. Their alpine background makes hoof quality and mobility important strengths, but dairy animals still need a reliable milking routine and rations matched to yield. Breeders pay attention to the color pattern, udder attachment, temperament, and calving records. In hot or lowland regions they can perform well if shade, water, and parasite control are handled carefully.

Colors: Belted, Black, Black and White, Blaze Faced, Blue Roan, Brindle, Brockle Faced, Brown, Brown and White, Dun, Gray, Lineback, Mottled, Red, Red and White, Red Roan, Red with White Back and Underline, Roan, Silver, Solid Black, Solid Red, Speckled, Spotted, White, White Faced, Yellow