Although its homeland is Switzerland, it is mostly grown in Austria and Germany. Simmental cow ranks second in terms of the number of dairy cows in the world and in our country. Holstein cows rank first in terms of number. Simmental animals, which are a combined cattle breed, are raised for meat and milk.

Simmental animals are among the cattle breeds that are attractive in appearance. The head is typically white. The body is red and white with red spots and has a distinctive appearance with yellow pied colors. With this aspect, it has always attracted the attention of cattle breeders.

Simmental animals are among the cattle breeds that are sought after for fattening. The daily live weight gain of Simmental calves taken for fattening is approximately 1100 to 1300 grams. It is also preferred due to its adaptation to the climate and environmental conditions of our country. Simmental animals are good in terms of meat yield. Meat yield is around % 60 – 62.

If Simmental cows are examined in terms of milk production, the lactation period is 300 days. The average cow's milk yield during a lactation period under the care conditions of our country is 6,000 kg. The fat rate in milk is around % 3.5 – 4. (It may vary depending on nutrition.) First calving age is 30 months.

They adapt very well to the environmental and climatic conditions of our country. They are more resistant to diseases than other breeds. It can be grown in all our regions.

It is a combined breed. When fattened, it has the ability to convert feed into meat in the best way. Simmental cows can convert the feed they eat into milk in the best way possible.