Gelbvieh: Bayreuth protects endangered cattle breed of 2025!

Gelbvieh: Bayreuth protects endangered cattle breed of 2025!

On January 5, 2025, the Gelbvieh, also known as the Franconian cattle, was named the “Endangered Livestock Breed of the Year 2025”. This award, given by the Society for the Preservation of Old and Endangered Domestic Animal Breeds. V. (GEH) is intended to raise awareness of the decline in endangered domestic animal breeds and to raise public awareness of the need to preserve these cultural breeds. In the urban area of ​​Bayreuth, at Buchstein, there is currently a valuable herd of yellow cows with around 24 cows and 25 calves that graze on the pastures of the agricultural colleges.

A look at this completely indispensable herd shows that all of the offspring come from the stud bull “Herald”. Between 2004 and 2024, a test project took place in collaboration with the Bavarian State Institute for Agriculture (LfL) to further develop meat quality. Molecular genetic analyzes were used to specifically target meat quality, with a particular focus on the intramuscular fat content. These research results show that Gelbvieh have excellent breeding and fattening performance, while animals with certain genetic markers have better marbling.

Economic strategy and preservation of the breed

“Enjoying farm animal breeds that have become rare can actually be part of a conservation strategy,” explains District Council President Henry Schramm. This means that targeted marketing and species-appropriate husbandry of animals can give farmers an economic interest in breeding old breeds. The Gelbvieh herd not only remains an integral part of the agricultural colleges, but also supports various projects on feeding, weaning age and short-grass pasture.

The importance of the herd for the identity of the educational institutions is obvious. The Gelbvieh is symbolic of Franconian agriculture. By supporting local projects and focusing on sustainable practices, farmers have the opportunity to not only preserve an endangered species, but also strengthen their economic base at the same time.

A look at the financial side

Another aspect that should not be neglected in agriculture is accounting. Accurate insurance claims capture is critical to ensuring transparent and compliant financial reporting. Such transactions can have a significant impact on a company's financial health. For example, when a claim payment comes, it must be correctly recorded in the accounts. At every step – from receipt to credit – payments must be accurately documented so that the financial impact is accurately reflected. This includes comparing payments against actual costs incurred.

Especially in an area like agriculture, where risks and unforeseen events are common, it is crucial to have transparent accounting. If, for example, damage occurs to pastures after a storm, the correct information about insurance claims is essential for the economic stability of the business.

Although financial compliance is often viewed as a burden, it plays a central role in the successful management of a farm. Companies are required to provide detailed information about insurance payments received - not only because of legal requirements, but also to be well positioned in the event of business interruptions and other crises.

The combination of traditional agriculture and modern management can ultimately make a decisive contribution not only to preserving endangered breeds, but also to ensuring the economic success of the farm. It will be interesting to see how developments surrounding the Gelbvieh will continue to develop.