Cows, Cows, Cows (Think Cheese)

 

Sue, Janice and I grew up around cows and cattle so this was another interesting theme of our travels.




In France, Montibéliarde cattle were developed by two Graber brothers, Mennonites from this region of France. This cow is known for good milk production especially used in cheese making. The location of the Graber farm is now a highly acclaimed cheese plant.







Gerald Metzler, a friend of Marlin’s from Christiana, PA was in Switzerland and introduced us to the Dexter breed on the farm he was staying. They are one of the smallest European breeds, one third size of a Holstein and half the size of a Hereford. They are appropriate for small farms, and town pastures. Here pictured is another small breed grazing next to us at a restaurant in Switzerland. 




Some other pictures of cows for your enjoyment.







This headband with dangling strings helped keep face flies at bay.


I regretted not buying this chocolate cow at the Bäckerforum Aeschlimann in Zollbrück, Switzerland.

by Marlin

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