Els, Heleen C.2010-03-182010-03-182009Felius, M 1995, ‘Cattle breeds: an encyclopedia’, Misset, Doetinchem, pp.739.Loubser, A, Schutte, N & Hofmeyer I 2007, ‘Cattle breeds of South Africa : an index of breeds and overview of industry’, Agriconnect, Pretoria, pp.164-165.http://hdl.handle.net/2263/13519The colour slides have been scanned with a HP ScanJet 5590 scanner; 24-bit true colour, 600 dpi, saved in JPEG-format. Downscaling was done with Adobe Photoshop.Photo 1: Original scanned document size: (w)83.82 x (h)54.89 cm. Final web-ready size: (w)7.62 x(h)4.99 cm, 45.4 kb, 150 ppi. Estimated download time: 17 sec. @ 28.8 kbps. Photo 2: Original scanned document size: (w)83.37 x (h)56.73 cm. Final web-ready size: (w)7.62 x(h)5.06 cm, 58.75 kb, 150 ppi. Estimated download time: 22 sec. @ 28.8 kbps. Photo 3: Original scanned document size: (w)86.92 x (h)54.61 cm. Final web-ready size: (w)7.62 x(h)4.79 cm, 45.63 kb, 150 ppi. Estimated download time: 17 sec. @ 28.8 kbps.COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Switzerland, European Alps dating back as far as 800 BC.SIZE: Medium to large.COLOUR: Grey.PURPOSE: Beef/dairy.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Dual purpose 60:40 meat:dairy production. Good walking ability and pigment. Calm temperament, known for longevity and fertility.enCopyright © Heleen Els, Department of Production Animal Studies. Provided for educational purposes only.Cattle breedsLivestock breeds -- South AfricaCattle breeds -- South AfricaStill Image