The Brown Swiss Bulletin
The Brown Swiss Bulletin is the official publication of the Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders’ Association of the USA and has been published monthly since 1922. As of 2016, it is edited, published and distributed 11 times per year by Purebred Publishing of Columbus, Ohio. As a source of communication between the Association and the membership, The Bulletin features production, show and youth highlights, and keeps breeders informed of Association events. It is a key link in relaying information and updates from the national office and board of directors to the membership.
Office Connection
Written by the Executive Secretary/Office Staff, the Office Connection section informs the membership of recent board actions and encompasses the leadership stance on industry issues and the development of the breed and includes communication from the office.
Records News
Written by the Superintendent of Records, Records News updates breeders on the breed’s Registration, Classification, Production and Performance records processing. It also provides record keeping suggestions to improve database function and enhance accuracy of pedigree information received by the breed.
Special Issues
January, May, September –
Performance Summary Lists
January - State Junior Bell Ringers,
Cow For All Seasons &
Total Performance Winners
February – All-American Nominations & Judging Contest
March – National Junior Bell Ringers
April – All-American Issue
May – National Convention Promotion
June - Production Issue, National Sale
July/August - Convention Awards
September - Western National, Pre-Expo issue
October - Fall Shows - Northwest, Northeast, & Eastern Nationals
November - International/World Dairy Expo Recap
December – Southeast & Southwest Nationals, Holiday/Calendar
Bulletin Advertising
The Bulletin provides an excellent advertising opportunity due to its large circulation. It is distributed to Brown Swiss breeders, A.I. companies; other cattle breed organizations, universities and industry representatives both in the United States and internationally.
Bulletin Subscriptions
Subscriptions to the Brown Swiss Bulletin are available annually or for a 3-year period. Subscriptions run on a calendar-year basis and renewals begin in January.