Beef Cattle breed profile
Simmental
Also known as: Fleckvieh
- Continental European beef breed
- Switzerland
- extra large
- Temperament: moderate
Simmental brings continental-breed growth and frame to U.S. commercial cow-calf and crossbreeding programs. Larger frame and higher input requirements vs. British breeds; well-suited to moderate-to-large commercial operations.
Production & size
Mature size and output.
Female weight
1300–1700 lbs
Male weight
2200–2800 lbs
Daily gain
3 lbs/day
Reproductive traits
Gestation
286 days
Seasonality
year round
Maternal
good
Health & climate
Parasite resistance
good
Heat tolerance
fair
Cold hardiness
good
Humidity tolerance
fair
Common health concerns
- Calving difficulty in heifers without low-birth-weight bull selection
- Heat stress in southern climates
Management requirements
Experience
some experience
Housing
basic shelter
Fencing
standard
Feed system
pasture, hay, grain supplement
Primary purposes