Cattle breeds
Simmental
A Swiss Suckler Cow or a Citizen of the World?
Simmental cattle: From the Alps to the whole world
The Simmental breed with their red to fawn spots and characteristic white heads originated in the Simmental in the Bernese Oberland. With a population of some 50 million animals, they have become one of the most widespread cattle breeds worldwide.
Already back in the 16th century, Simmental cattle were exported to neighbouring countries. However, the boom for the Swiss dual-purpose cow was primarily driven by its presence at the 1855 World Fair in Paris.
Apart from in milk-and-cheese Switzerland, the Simmental breed is prized virtually worldwide today due primarily to its good meat performance.
Coat colour
Speckled red to blond on white
Build
650-850 kg
Withers height: Ø 140 cm
Origin
Simmental – a traditional Swiss breed found worldwide.
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