Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Simmental
Other name
British Simmental
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: Information received from Breed Society, BCMS, Rare Breed International.
Additional information comments
The breed is remarkably free from genetic defects.
Specific reproductive characteristic
A twinning rate of 5% is reported for this breed.
Other special qualities
This breed is known for a high growth rate and muscularity.
Color comments
multi coloured: brown to red with white head, eye patches
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
152
Wither height females
142
Weight males
1150.00
Weight females
850.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1970
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Switzerland, Germany and Austria
Import
since 1950, < 20% from Fleckvieh (Germany, Austria)
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
