Pinzgauers cross superbly with any breed, maintaining their excellent fertility and mothering traits. The breed distinguishes itself by significantly increasing milk production and fertility in the herd, resulting in improved weaning weights. In addition, crossing with British breeds such as Angus will result in increased fat cover to meet commercial market requirements.
As an example, the steer in the larger image is a shorthorn cross. The photo was taken at 10 months old, at 14 months he was On-the-Hoof Champion out of 30 breeds in the Gippsland Hoof and Hook Competion, cut to 58% and came second in the hide comp.