CATTLE BREEDS -- EVOLÈNE

Origin:

The Evolčne Cow is regarded as an ancient breed of the Wallis. Sources extend back into the previous century, when Evolčne and Eringer stood for the same breed.

Already then competition existed, producing a well performing, but less robust and less Alps suitable Braunvieh. These animals were earlier frequently variegated.

The variegated coloring was excluded however in the breeding of the Eringer, and in this way the present black, seldom red color was bred out.

Only a small stock of variegated, lighter and milk-producing Evolčne cows was able to survive in the side valleys of the Rhone. Thanks to a few hard-nosed Welschland breeders, the cow was protected from extinction.

Today the Evolčne can be found extensively in Upper Wallis (Oberwallis). Earlier Evolčne cows were exported to Austria and the Aosta Valley and crossed with the breeds found there like the Tuxer or the Valdostana.

Characteristics of the animal:
The present-day Evolčne is an easily satisfied and vigorous animal. Its coloring is mostly red, more seldom black with white spots on the belly, tail and often the back and forehead. It is a dual-purpose breed (milk and meat).

This very small cow has a very good ratio of body weight to milk production. Thanks to its small limbs with strong, but thin bones, the Evolčne has a very good slaughter yield. This cow is very mountain-going, temperamental and aggressive. The pretty color, the delicate form, as well as its reliability bring the breeder much joy.

Breeding Organization:
This cow, viewed in Wallis as an artifact of culture, was seized upon by several Upper Wallis initiators and bred with much care. It is said to be maintained in its homeland, the Wallis, as the Evolčne Cow in its beautiful color and form and with its own characteristics.

With the help of Pro Specie Rara a herd book was assembled in 1994. In January 1995 an association/society was founded.

Reference:

Endangered Domestic Animal Breeds 1995, Pro Specie Rara, Engelgasse 12a, CH-9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland, Telefon xx41/(0)71/222 74 20, Fax xx41/(0)71/223 74 01. German Translation provided by John te Velde, Associate Professor of German, Oklahoma State University

CATTLE
[A-B] [C-G] [H-M]

EVOLÈNE

Reference:

Endangered Domestic Animal Breeds 1995, Pro Specie Rara, Engelgasse 12a, CH-9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland, Telefon xx41/(0)71/222 74 20, Fax xx41/(0)71/223 74 01. German Translation provided by John te Velde, Associate Professor of German, Oklahoma State University

BREEDS
[N-S] [T-Z]

CATTLE [A-B] [C-G] [H-M]

EVOLÈNE

Reference:

Endangered Domestic Animal Breeds 1995, Pro Specie Rara, Engelgasse 12a, CH-9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland, Telefon xx41/(0)71/222 74 20, Fax xx41/(0)71/223 74 01. German Translation provided by John te Velde, Associate Professor of German, Oklahoma State University

BREEDS [N-S] [T-Z]

CATTLE
[A-B] [C-G] [H-M]

BREEDS
[N-S] [T-Z]