Murnau-Werdenfels

Murnau-Werdenfels Cattle are an old, robust dairy breed from Upper Bavaria, the southernmost part of Germany.

The breed originated in Tyrol, Austria and is closely related to Brown Swiss, Braunvieh and Tyrolese Grey Cattle.

The breed is in danger of extinction, with only around 130 females in the herdbook and frozen semen from around eleven males.

The breed is part of the Ark of Taste of the Slow Food Foundation for Biodiversity, dedicated to the preserving of endangered agricultural heritage.

Bullocks formerly served as strong draught oxen, and were an important source of income for small farms.