Simmental
Simmental can be traced to the Bernese
Oberland, and
were known as early as the Middle Ages as large, spotted cattle. From
here, the 'Simmentals' spread into western and northern Switzerland.
The Simmental, one of the more
docile and easy to manage breeds, is known for a long straight topline
with deeply muscled back and loin. Medium to large cattle with strong bones,
bulls typically weigh 2200 to 2800 pounds at maturity and cows 1200 to
1600 pounds. The females have a productive lifetime of ten to
twelve years and high milk
production. Simmental are spotted,
occasionally with just a few white markings. The color varies from pale
gold to dark reddish brown. The head is usually white in front of the
eyes with the lower parts of the legs also largely white. In the feedyard
they have a weight gain of 2 to 3 pounds a day and excellent feed
conversion with about a 63% carcass yield. They are suited to all-purpose crossing with
smaller breeds.
How to Contact the Breed Association:
American Simmental Association
One Simmental Way
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406)587-4531
List of Simmental Breeders
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