Simmental Cattle

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The Simmental or Simmenthal is a Swiss breed of cattle, named after the valley of the Simme river. It can range from black to red to brown in colour with white markings, and is raised for both milk and meat. Simmental bulls are extremely popular as sires in beef herds in the U.K. Their progeny, like the bulls, are generally docile.

A purple Simmental cow is a symbol of Milka brand of chocolate.

[edit] External links

• Simmental New Zealand - Official website of the New Zealand Simmental Cattle Breeders Association

• Simmental Breed Information - Cattle.com

• A History of the Simmental Breed - Oklahoma State

• American Simmental Association - Official website of the American Simmental Association

• Canadian Simmental Association - Official website of the Canadian Simmental Association