Simmental cattle
The Simmental can vary in colour from chestnut/gold to red with white. The American Simmental is often predominately black or red. They have a short, soft coat with white markings on the head and belly. Simmental cattle can be horned or polled.
The breed has a large frame and good muscling. Cows reach up to 900 kilos in weight, mature bulls around 1,300 kilos.
Simmental cattle are known for having a good temperament and being easy to handle.
Simmental cows are very maternal and able to rear their young on milk and not concentrates. Cows can produce 7 – 11 kg of milk each day. Selective breeding has focused on maximising milk and beef production at the minimum of cost. Growth rates are excellent and daily live weight gains of 2kg a day are achievable.
Simmental cattle are renowned for their high beef yields. The carcass is heavier and leaner than many other European breeds. The good quality meat has little waste fat.
The Simmental has proved very successful in crossbreeding. They can improve milk yield and meat quality. Little wonder that this genuine dual purpose breed is so popular.
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