Origins: The breed belongs to a group of cattle indigenous to Austria and first arrived in Canada in the early 1970s. In Austria, they are used for both milk and meat. In Canada, they are used strictly as beef cattle.

Quality traits: Medium size with a reputation for a gentle temperament.

Weight of bulls: 2000 to 2400 lbs.

Weight of cows: 1300 to 1600 lbs.

Colour: Generally chestnut-brown in colour but can range from light to dark brown. A clearly defined white stripe of varying width can be found along the back and loins. Animals also have a white rump and tail and are generally horned but, on rare occasions, can also be polled (born without horns).