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< prev - next > Livestock Animal husbandry Beef Cattle Production and Management (Printable PDF)
Beef cattle production and management
Practical Action
Characteristics of Simmenta/ Breed:
They are true dual-purpose breeds with excellent beef and milk production
Good milk producers and therefore a good breed for production of weaners
They have a good mature size and have a high dressing percentage
They are sensitive to harsh conditions but adapt easily
The cows are heavy milkers with lactation yields of 4500kg or more milk with a high butter
fat content
A deep reddish brown colour with a white
Horned
Summary
It is very important for farmers to know specific agro ecological conditions and characteristics
before selecting beef cattle breeds prior to sustainable production and management. The
Zambezi Valley is one such example.
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