Buyer question
Are Simmental cattle good for milk?
Yes: our Animal Library lists the Simmental cattle as kept for beef, some dairy.
Source: the Simmental cattle page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Simmental cattle in the Animal Library
The detail
Simmental come from the Swiss Alps as a dual-purpose milk and beef breed. In the US they are a growthy, maternal beef cow with plenty of milk, often crossed with Angus to make SimAngus.
- Purpose
- Beef, some dairy
- Best fit
- Crossbreeding, maternal herds
- Mature weight
- Cows 1,300–1,600 lb
- Temperament
- Generally docile
- Hardiness
- 3 out of 5 (Needs good forage)
What to weigh
Heavy milk production needs feed to back it up, or cows lose condition. Frame size varies widely between old and modern lines.