The Simmental is a two-purpose cattle, they are raised for both milk and meat consumption. The Simmental or commonly referred to as ”Swiss Fleckvieh” received its name from the valley of the Simme River in Switzerland where they originated from. Simmental colors range from gold, red, and white. Simmentals can commonly be distinguished by their white patchy backs, white heads, and sometimes white shoulder bands. The Simmental has spread to all six continents since its origin in Switzerland and records show that 40 to 60 million Simmentals range across the globe, yet the majority of them are in Europe.
Simmental Cattle have a shoulder height between 53.1”-63” (135-160 cm), body length from 83”-98” (212-250 cm), standing height of roughly 59”-70” (150-178 cm), and a body width of 22”-25.6” (56-65 cm). Weights of Simmental Cattle vary between males and females with males weighing between 2315-2865 lb (1050-1300 kg) and females from 1545-1985 lb (700-900 kg). Simmental Cattle have a typical productive lifespan of 1-1.5 years and natural lifespan of 15-20 years.
The Simmental is a two-purpose cattle, they are raised for both milk and meat consumption. The Simmental or commonly referred to as ”Swiss Fleckvieh” received its name from the valley of the Simme River in Switzerland where they originated from. Simmental colors range from gold, red, and white. Simmentals can commonly be distinguished by their white patchy backs, white heads, and sometimes white shoulder bands. The Simmental has spread to all six continents since its origin in Switzerland and records show that 40 to 60 million Simmentals range across the globe, yet the majority of them are in Europe.
Simmental Cattle have a shoulder height between 53.1”-63” (135-160 cm), body length from 83”-98” (212-250 cm), standing height of roughly 59”-70” (150-178 cm), and a body width of 22”-25.6” (56-65 cm). Weights of Simmental Cattle vary between males and females with males weighing between 2315-2865 lb (1050-1300 kg) and females from 1545-1985 lb (700-900 kg). Simmental Cattle have a typical productive lifespan of 1-1.5 years and natural lifespan of 15-20 years.
