nature talk

Perwanger^® Leather is a refined by-product from responsible meat and dairy farming in the Alpine region. In partnership with "our" farmers, we are committed to preserving our alpine mountain home. The responsible handling of animals and hides is an important basis for the continued existence of this traditional agriculture. No animal has to die just for Perwanger^® leather.

"Alpine animal husbandry is nature conservation in action"

We dairy and meat producers are currently facing harsh criticism, particularly from vegetarians and vegans. Many committed conservationists and animal lovers are convinced that it is best to stay out of nature and stop keeping livestock altogether. But I ask you: what is to become of our mountain cattle then? And who will take care of the natural fertilisation and mowing of our beautiful mountain meadows if there is no more life up here?

"Alpine animal husbandry is nature conservation in action"

"I respect and love my animals. Should we throw the skin away?"

I keep my animals for meat production. The hide alone weighs eight per cent of the total weight. That’s five square metres of leather per cow. Imagine having to throw that away because nobody wants leather … I say I would never do that to my animals. Without leather shoes, my animals wouldn’t even exist. That sounds a bit cruel – but I’ve known each of my cattle by name since birth.

"I respect and love my animals.
Should we throw the skin away?"

"Mountain meadows without animals?
Unthinkable ..."

We protect the environment with animal husbandry! On our meadows, we should once again cultivate and expand the traditional circular economy. This includes natural fertilisation with animal manure. This includes natural fertilisation with animal manure. It builds up the
layer of humus in the soil, which can store carbon and is therefore
and thus helps to reduce this harmful greenhouse gas.

"Mountain meadows without animals? Unthinkable ..."

We protect the environment with animal husbandry! On our meadows, we should once again cultivate and expand the traditional circular economy. This includes natural fertilisation with animal manure. It builds up the humus layer of the soil, which can store carbon and therefore helps to reduce this harmful greenhouse gas.

"The lads have
a good life"

My cattle have a good life. The exercise, the natural food and the sometimes harsh weather ensure that the herd consists of robust ‘nature boys’ – quite unlike the high-performance cattle in the lowlands. And we know that our alpine cattle also help to preserve the beauty of the mountain landscape. Because without grazing cows, there would be no one up here to mow the meadows so that they can serve as a home for the countless animal and plant species.

"The lads have a good life"

"Hard work for a real life"

For us farmers, livestock farming in the Alps is still a real and hard piece of work today. We are therefore delighted that there is no equivalent substitute for well-tanned leather made from the hides of our animals – and that convinced nature lovers in particular appreciate the original, lively material quality.

"Hard work for a real life"

"Mindfulness has a long tradition with us"

During the winter months, only the Kasermandl lives in the alpine huts, the Kasern. A goblin. Or so the legend goes: Because he did not treat the produce of the mountain pastures with care, he was condemned to live on the deserted mountain pastures of Tyrol during the harsh winter. For us Alpine farmers, it has always been important to treat the mountain world, our animals and our resources with care. Of course, this also includes the skin of the cattle. After all, it is an indispensable raw material for natural leather shoes.