While all breed are claiming to be making genetic progress, a claim which is certainly true for the Simmental breed, the simple truth is that the major beef production factors listed below will be of even greater importance than ever as the industry moves forward, shaped by part time farming and a necessity for high animal performance.
GOOD MOTHERING ABILITY:
Excellent supply of milk without Friesian/ Holstein influence. Replacement heifers/cows must have enough milk to rear their calves to full potential and Simmental is the breed whose background guarantees milk supply.
GROWTH RATE:
Simmentals match the best for Daily Weight Gain (DWG). Simmental, being a Continental breed that is very strong on growth rate, ensures that offspring will mature early, very ahead of any 30 month deadlines.
FERTILITY:
Simmental cows can easily produce a calf every 12 months.
MUSCLING:
Today's Simmental bull is well muscled. This is evident by the increase in demand for Simmental weaning bull calves for finishing.
EASE OF CALVING:
Simmental has the reputation as being a very easy calving Continental breed, an attribute that is now more important than ever due ti the increased umber of part time farmers involved in suckling.
TEMPERAMENT:
Having cattle that are easily handled and not excitable, adds to improved herd performance, an objective that is easily achieved using Simmental.
