The Fleckvieh (German pronunciation: [ˈflɛkfiː] ⓘ, lit. 'spotted cattle') is a breed of dual-purpose cattle suitable for both milk and meat production. It originated in Central Europe in the 19th …

The Fleckvieh breed originated in central Europe where they cross-bread the local breed with the Simmental breed which was imported from Switzerland. Their history dates back to the 1830’s. …

Sep 29, 2022 · With over 1.6 million animals, the Fleckvieh is the most widely-spread breed of cattle in Austria. Recently, great gains have been made in the genetic milk productiveness of …

Fleckvieh are moderate-framed, middle-of-the-road cattle with abundant rib, capacity and volume. Because of their natural fleshing ability and thickness, they readily thrive on grass and …

Jun 4, 2025 · Their name “Fleckvieh” literally means “spotted cattle,” thanks to their unique reddish patches on white coats. The breed’s history is a testament to human ingenuity and the …

Dec 19, 2025 · Thus, without exaggeration, German Fleckvieh has become the best dual purpose breed in the world. Cows start the first lactation with more than 30 kg of milk (with appropriate …

The Fleckvieh is a versatile dual-purpose cattle breed originally developed in the Alpine regions of Austria and southern Germany, specifically for both milk and beef production.

The Simmentaler/Fleckvieh breed is one of Europe's oldest breeds and, with its total population numbering over 41 million, it is the second largest breed in the world, only outnumbered by the …

Fleckvieh cattle are robust and performance-ready dual-purpose cattle. Fleckvieh achieve high production performance in milk and beef in combination with the best traits in fertility, udder …

Nov 8, 2025 · The Fleckvieh cattle are a dual-purpose breed of cattle which are raised for both milk and meat production. It originated from Central European country Austria in the 19th century.