Simmental

Amanda Veum

History Originated in Switzerland

First herd established in 1806

Estimated between 40 and 60 million world wide

First arrived in U.S. in 1887

Breed Characteristics Docile and manageable Moderate in size Yellowish/red to black in color Long and deep bodied Heavy and lean carcasses

Females Exceptional milk Highest daily milk yields Calve easily

Range from 1200 to 1700 pounds Excellent mothering abilities Feed conversion and efficiently

Males Large frame Range from 2000 to 2900 pounds Good Muscling

Desirable Traits Exceptional leanness Adapts easily Natural pesticide control

More skin and not as much hair

Found in almost every U.S. state Handled under less stress

Docile

Crossbreeding Very successful Improves meat quality Improves milk yield

Strong development of calves

Provides… Good growth Large frame Better beef yield

Top Sires

SRS J914 Preferred Beef - ASA# 2050715.

The #1 Simmental sire for registrations in 2005.

SS Ebonys Dream World SS4    

One of top females in Oklahoma.

Sold for $26,000

Associations American Simmental Association Wisconsin Simmental Association

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Bibliography http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simmental_Cattl

e http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/si

mmental/ http://www.simmental.com.au/breed-descri

ption-simmental.html