The Simmental breed originated in Switzerland as a dual-purpose breed. Simmental/Fleckvieh cattle where and are used for milk, meat, and sometimes draft.
Simmentals originate from Switzerland where they were (and still are) used as a dual-purpose breed: for both milk and meat.
No. Fleckvieh cattle, or those that are purebred (unlike the North American Simmental cattle), come in only gold, red, brown, tan, or yellow (or light blond) with the typical characteristic white markings. If an animal that is supposedly Fleckvieh but black would merely be a crossbred or an animal that is a composite-breed animal, and not Fleckvieh at all.Don't confuse Fleckvieh with Simmental cattle, even though both breeds are very closely linked genetically. The Simmental breed has an "open breeding" ruling in that any animal can be registered as Simmental (not Simmental-cross or SimGenetic) as long as there is 7/8 Simmental breeding in said animal, according to the Standards of Registration by the American Simmental Association. Simmental cattle can be near any colour besides the popular brown and red associated with the more heritage Simmental cattle, including black.
It is a common last name in Mexico, but it does not originate in Spain or Mexico. The Simental last name originates in Switzerland. Simme (Simental) Valley is a Swiss alpine valley where Simmental Cattle originate. There is also a river in that valley called the Simme River.
Charolais, Chianina, Gelbvieh, Limousin, Maine Anjou, Salers, and Simmental
Same thing as other breeds of cattle eat. Please see the related question below.
Simmentals can range from very docile to crazy-aggressive. It really depends on the individual animal, as not all cattle are the same.
Charolais, Simmental, and Gelbvieh. There are many others of course.
Angus, Charolais, Hereford, Limousin and Simmental.
Because of their ability to produce lots of beef on their frame. More demand for beef means having to select cattle that are quite beefy, so Simmental fits the bill. Simmental also cross well with Angus to produce a good marbled yet large carcass of beef.
Angus, Charolais, Brahman, Simmental, Hereford, Limousin, Gelbvieh and Red Angus.
Continental cattle are the cattle that were imported from Europe to improve the growth rate and leanness of existing breeds. Continental beef breeds are as follows: Charolais, Chianina, Gelbvieh, Limousin, Maine Anjou, Salers, and Simmental
The main breeds are Angus (being the most popular), Charolais, Hereford, Limousin, Simmental.