How is the production performance of Simmental cattle
Production performance of Simmental cattle
Simmental cattle have well-developed muscles and good meat production performance; body weight at 12 months of age can reach 454 kg. After fattening, the slaughter rate of bulls can reach 65%. Under semi-fattening conditions, the slaughter rate of cows is 53% to 55%, and the average daily gain is about 1500 g.
Generally, breeding starts at 1.5 to 2 years of age, and the gestation period is 290 days. Newborn calves weigh 45 kg for males and 40 kg for females. They are tolerant to roughage, highly adaptable, and strongly resistant to disease.
Generally, breeding starts at 1.5 to 2 years of age, and the gestation period is 290 days. Newborn calves weigh 45 kg for males and 40 kg for females. They are tolerant to roughage, highly adaptable, and strongly resistant to disease.