Aurochs are considered to be the progenitors of around 500 breeds of cattle that we still know today. However, the wild form of the aurochs died out around 1627 and with the last specimen, a primeval witness to the Stone Age also died. During the turmoil of the Second World War, two brothers set themselves the task of re-breeding the aurochs and breathing life back into them. All of today's aurochs originate from this project and a small herd of 17 animals were to be slaughtered in 2015. However, the owner had reckoned without the deputy mayor of the village. He recognized the historical value and stood up for the animals. He called Gut Aiderbichl. Michael Aufhauser immediately agreed without hesitation and offered the animals shelter at Gut Aiderbichl Kilb. This is how Walburg came to us.
