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    Évolène cattle are an old breed of dairy cattle from the Valais canton of Switzerland. It is an endangered cattle breed. The Évolène is a medium-sized...
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  • breeds of cattle are recognized worldwide, some of which adapted to the local climate, others which were bred by humans for specialized uses. Cattle breeds...
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    Herens cattle were often cross bred with other cattle breeds in the alpine region. For example, Tux Cattle, Évolène Cattle, and Pustertal Pied Cattle may...
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  • predominantly or exclusively Swiss. Braunvieh or Swiss Brown: 307  Hérens Évolène Fribourgeoise (extinct) Original Schweizer Braunvieh Original Simmental: 297 ...
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    Tux-Zillertal (redirect from Tux Cattle)
    breed, well adapted to high mountain pastures. As with the Hérens and Évolène breeds of Switzerland, cows are used for cow-fighting contests, and have...
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    Switzerland, except in their most frequented tourist centers. In some places, cattle are taken care of by local farmer families who move to higher places. In...
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    cattle breeding in the mountains and dairy farming in the plains. The canton is notable for its cheese and dried meat production. The Hérens cattle are...
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    Herens breed of cattle is named after the valley. The valley includes the following villages: Les Haudères Grande Dixence La Sage Evolène Euseigne Saint-Martin...
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    number of cupstones found in the Valais (Zermatt, Anniviers, Saint-Léonard, Évolène) also date from this period. By the end of the Late Neolithic, local metallurgy...
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