1. Simmental Amanda Veum

2. History Originated in Switzerland First herd established in 1806 Estimated between 40 and 60 million world wide First arrived in U.S. in 1887

3. Breed Characteristics Docile and manageable Moderate in size Yellowish/red to black in color Long and deep bodied Heavy and lean carcasses

4. Females Exceptional milk Highest daily milk yields Calve easily Range from 1200 to 1700 pounds Excellent mothering abilities Feed conversion and efficiently

5. Males Large frame Range from 2000 to 2900 pounds Good Muscling

6. Desirable Traits Exceptional leanness Adapts easily Natural pesticide control More skin and not as much hair Found in almost every U.S. state Handled under less stress Docile

7. Crossbreeding Very successful Improves meat quality Improves milk yield Strong development of calves Provides… Good growth Large frame Better beef yield

8. Top Sires SRS J914 Preferred Beef - ASA# 2050715. The #1 Simmental sire for registrations in 2005. SS Ebonys Dream World SS4 One of top females in Oklahoma. Sold for $26,000

9. Associations American Simmental Association Wisconsin Simmental Association Become member News Events Directors Rules Register

10. Bibliography http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simmental_Cattl e http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simmental_Cattl e http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/si mmental/ http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/si mmental/ http://www.simmental.com.au/breed- description-simmental.html http://www.simmental.com.au/breed- description-simmental.html