Thursday, January 26, 2012

Simmental Bull

Simmental Bull Review



Simmental Bull Feature

  • Simmental cattle are patched in red and white
  • Part of the Farm Life Series by Schleich
  • Hand painted, modeled from nature
  • Made of durable synthetic material
  • For ages three and up
Simmental cattle are patched in red and white.

Originally from the valley of the Simme River in Switzerland, Simmental cattle are one of the oldest and most distributed cattle breeds. A part of the creation of other breeds, Simmental cattle have many desirable traits that have led to the success of many breeds in Europe. Their best traits include their use as draught animals as well as their use in beef and in dairy. With quickly growing calves, this breed is prized for its maturity.

Fun Facts: Simmental cattle have been documented since the Middle Ages.

Zoological Name: Bos primigenius
Conservation Status: Domesticated
Global Home: Worldwide


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