Simmental

November 2024

Misc Breeds

From the Alps to the flatlands: The Fleckvieh and Simmental populations in Austria, Germany and Switzerland!

Fleckvieh, also known as Simmental, is one of the oldest and most versatile cattle breeds in Europe. It has its roots deep in the agricultural traditions of Austria, Germany and...

April 2023

Switzerland

Swissgenetics: ‘Quality is the Key to Success.’

‘Switzerland has a strong demand for quality. As such, there is also demand for higher meat quality, and a lot of beef production takes place on dairy farms. Eventually the...

April 2023

Ireland

Dúnmasc: All Beef Breeds have Something to Offer Beef-on-Dairy

Ireland has an index (DBI) that is especially developed for beef-on-dairy. ‘It’s a truly valuable instrument for both distributors and farmers to distinguish the best sires for beef-on-dairy,’ explains Stephen...