Simmental

Simmental is a breed of cattle whose history dates back to the Middle Ages. Early records indicate that Simmental cattle were the result of a cross between large German cattle and a smaller breed indigenous to Switzerland. The name Simmental is derived from the name of the area where the cattle were first bred - the Simme Valley, which is situated in the Berner Oberland in Switzerland.

Technically, the Simmental designation includes several breeds in Europe. The name is given specifically to the breed in Switzerland, while in Germany and Austria it is known as Fleckvieh, and in France as Pie Rouge. The Pie Rouge includes three separate herd book registries namely Abondance, Montbeliard and Pie Rouge de l'Est.    more...

Upcoming Simmental Cattle Shows and Events

World Beef Expo
     Location: Wisconsin State Fair Park, West Allis, Wisconsin, United States
     When: Friday 26th to Sunday 28th September 2008

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Royal New Zealand Show 2008
     Location: Canterbury Agricultural Park, Christchurch, New Zealand
     When: Friday 14th November 2008

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National Western Stock Show
     Location: National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver, CO 80216, USA
     When: Saturday 10th to Sunday 25th January 2009

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Upcoming Simmental Cattle Sales / Auctions

World Beef Expo
     Location: Wisconsin State Fair Park, West Allis, Wisconsin, United States
     When: Friday 26th to Sunday 28th September 2008

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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
     Location: Houston, Texas, United States
     When: Tuesday 03rd to Sunday 22nd March 2009

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Beef Australia 2009
     Location: Rockhampton, Queensland
     When: Monday 04th to Saturday 09th May 2009

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Latest Simmental Breed News

Friday, July 04, 2008
Young Blood and Simmental Cattle Tops Agenda
UK - Injecting new, young blood into Simmental cattle breeding programmes was top of the agenda at the World Congress meetings...

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Friday, June 20, 2008
Thirsk to Host Simmental Cattle Show
UK - North Yorkshire is set to host the World Simmental Cattle Breeders Congress next week.

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Friday, August 03, 2007
Foot and Mouth Disease confirmed in cattle, in Surrey, UK
UK - DEFRA have confirmed that following an investigation of suspected vesicular disease on a holding near Guildford in Surrey,...

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