Cattle farming has dominated the Bavarian landscape for centuries. The most important breeds such as Fleckvieh or Simmentaler graze freely along the foothills of the Alps. In earlier times, beef was present at Bavarian tables mai... READ MORE
The Schwäbisch-Hällisches Landschwein pig breed emerged around 1820 as a result of crossing Chinese saddleback pigs with the existing wild pig population in Schwäbisch Hall in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The Chinese pi... READ MORE
The Heidschnucke is an old breed of sheep, originally raised in the Lüneburg Heath. Until the mid-19th century, it was the most important livestock breed in this region, and was used for both meat and wool production. Mainly used in ... READ MORE
Limpurger cattle, also known as 'Leintäler beef', is the oldest breed of cattle in the German region of Württemberg. This breed got its name from Limpurg, a region with deep river valleys and the perfect climatic conditions for farming. ... READ MORE
This breed of sheep originates from the region between the cities of Bremen, Osnabrück, and Hannover, where these animals are used for landscape maintenance. This particular type of herding provides a unique food source that accounts for the ... READ MORE