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Where did the Simmental cattle originate?
The Simmental breed originated in Switzerland as a dual-purpose breed. Simmental/Fleckvieh cattle where and are used for milk, meat, and sometimes draft.
Can fleckvieh cattle be black?
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.
What breeds of cattle are continental cattle?
Charolais, Chianina, Gelbvieh, Limousin, Maine Anjou, Salers, and Simmental
How aggressive are Simmental cattle?
Simmentals can range from very docile to crazy-aggressive. It really depends on the individual animal, as not all cattle are the same.
What are the five most popular breeds of cattle is the us?
Angus, Charolais, Hereford, Limousin and Simmental.
What are three breeds of europeon beef cattle?
Charolais, Simmental, and Gelbvieh. There are many others of course.
How are simmental cattle important?
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.
What are the most popular breeds of cattle?
Angus, Charolais, Brahman, Simmental, Hereford, Limousin, Gelbvieh and Red Angus.
What kind of cattle are Continental cattle?
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
What are the main breeds of cattle in the US?
The main breeds are Angus (being the most popular), Charolais, Hereford, Limousin, Simmental.
Where did simmental cattle come from?
Simmental cattle originated in the Simme Valley in Switzerland. They are a dual-purpose breed known for their meat and milk production capabilities. The breed has been exported to many countries worldwide for its desirable traits.
What kind of hay do you feed shorthorn cattle?
Whatever hay that grows in your area or in your pastures/hayfields. Shorthorns will eat the same sort of hay that Angus or Simmentals or Limousins will eat, there's no difference in the type of hay to feed in regards to breeds of cattle. As a matter of fact, Shorthorns often will do better on average-quality hay than continentals like Simmental or Limousin will, just like with Angus or Hereford cattle.
