Country
Specie
ISO3
POL
Language
pol.
Transboundary name
Simmental
Other name
Polish Simmental
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
In 2002, the Simmental breed account for 0.9% of the total cattle population. In 2000, performance recording involved 3170 Simmental cows.
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to the local environment (highlands).
Special characteristic of product
It is characterised by good milk performance, high leanness and higher than in lowland breeds protein content in milk.
Other special qualities
This breed has very good legs and is useful for cross-breeding with Black and White cows.
Color comments
multi coloured: red, yellow with white head, spotted around eyes
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
lyre-shaped horns
Wither height males
142
Wither height females
136
Weight males
850.00
Weight females
675.00
Other specific visible traits
oval ears
Herdbook established
1925
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
imported from Switzerland
Import
since 1950 from Simmental (Switzerland, Germany)
Location within country
highland areas of Beskid Niski and Bieszczady.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
