Pinzgauer females usually calve easily.  The Pinzgauer Associations continued focus on the careful selection of 'calving ease' sires helps to ensure young heifers have and easy birth and provide a vigorous first calf, in what will be a long and productive breeding life.  In fact longevity of breeding life is the norm with cows still calving at 13-16 years of age. 

:: Probably the most notable quality of the Pinzgauer as a mother is its superb milk production ability.  Undoubtedly due to their origins as a dual purpose breed Pinzgauer cows are “designed” to produce large quantities of high quality milk.

:: This abundance of milk production ensures high weaning weights of between 250 and 350 kg.  Even “first calf” Pinzgauers exhibit strong mothering instincts and exceptional milk production.

:: It is rare to find a Pinzgauer that will not accept a first calf or not have enough milk to raise it properly, no matter what the conditions.  As such Pinzgauer and Pinzgauer cross cattle provide excellent fast growing steers.