Brown Swiss Classification

True type images for what breeds were updated?

Holstein, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn

Equal weight is now given to what two categories for 7 points each?

Rear Udder, Fore Udder

Rear Feet & Legs became…

Feet & Legs

what % is Strength and Substance worth?

15

What % is Dairy Quality worth?

15

What % is Rump worth?

10

What % is Mobility worth?

20

What % is Mammary System worth?

40

Top 3 categories in Mammary System?

Udder Depth, Fore udder, Rear Udder

What scale is used for linear traits?

1-9

What scores are Poor?

60-64

What scores are Fair?

65-74

What scores are Good?

75-79

What scores are Good Plus?

80-84

What scores are Very Good?

85-89

What scores are Excellent?

90-95

What makes up Strength and Substance?

Strength, Front End

What makes up Dairy Quality?

Ribs, Bone

What 3 make up Rump?

Rump, Vulva, back

Top 2 for Mobility?

Movement, Front and Rear Legs

Top 3 for Mammary System?

Udder Depth, Fore Udder, Rear Udder

Where is rump width measured?

at the thurls

What are front legs scored under?

Mobility

What lactation must a cow be to be an E93?

3rd

What lactation must a cow be to be an E95?

4th

What’s the average score for 2 year olds?

83.8

What % of Brown Swiss are currently (2024) Excellent, Very Good, or Good Plus?

98%