Originally from canton Valais, the Hérens cow is typically Swiss. Nowadays, it is best known to the general public for its participation in "queen fights".

Keystone / Olivier Maire

For tourists and locals alike, cows are inextricably linked with the image of Switzerland. But in most cases, this Swiss national symbol has non-Swiss origins. The search for an authentically Swiss cow is hard.

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