La Raza Simmental y sus Cruces - TvAgro por Juan Gonzalo Angel Restrepo

Twitter @juangangel In this chapter of field work, we will be in the municipality of Cogua, in the department of Cundinamarca, visiting one of the most important Simmental breed farms in the country. The Villa Rosita breeder opens its doors to show Colombia and the world the work it has developed over the years. Thanks to its effort and dedication, this farm is a must-see destination for lovers of the Simmental breed and its crossbreeds. The Simmental breed has its origins in the Middle Ages in the Bernese Mountains of Switzerland, in the area called Simmental (Simmen River Valley), which was known for its well-developed spotted cattle. It was even known for its triple-purpose cattle: milk, meat, and draft. Today, Fleckvieh cattle are one of, if not the best, dual-purpose breeds, producing milk and meat with equal emphasis. However, its main claim is that it is the most fertile of the breeds. However, the name in Switzerland is different from that in Germany and Austria. In Germany and Austria, they are called Fleckvieh (meaning spotted cattle). In Switzerland, Simmentaler cattle are those with less than 12.5% ​​Red Holstein blood, while Swiss Fleckvieh cattle were considered to have between 12.5 and 75% Red Holstein blood until July 1, 2008. As of July 1, 2008, the Red Holstein blood was increased to 87%. Source https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simment...) Juan Gonzalo Angel Restrepo www.tvagro.tv