Simmental
Of European origin, Simmental is known for its potential for beef and milk production, growth, maternal ability and docility. Performance always depends on genetics, feeding, health and management.
OROSI · COSTA RICA / SIMMENTAL
Simmental and Simbrasil at Finca Queverí
Productivity, hardiness and cattle selection for the conditions of Orosi, Costa Rica.
Back to The farmCATTLE IN OROSI, CARTAGO
At Finca Queverí we work with Simmental cattle, commercial Simmental and a crossbreeding program with Nelore to reach Simbrasil. We aim to combine productive traits with functional animals adapted to our farm’s conditions.
Our lines of work
Commercial Simmental
Cattle with Simmental influence, selected for production goals and local adaptation. It is not a separate breed, and the animals are not necessarily purebred or registered: we value functionality, fertility, maternal ability, temperament and grazing performance.
Simbrasil: Simmental × Nelore
Simbrasil combines the productive traits of Simmental with the hardiness and tropical adaptation of the zebu component, which in our program is Nelore.
5/83/8
Target composition: 5/8 Simmental · 3/8 Nelore
62.5% Simmental · 37.5% Nelore
Our program is still being developed: the current animals are not yet a stabilized or registered population.
EXPLAINER
Our path to Simbrasil
- Simmental×Zebu (Nelore)=½ Simmental
50% Simmental · 50% Nelore
- We are here½ Simmental×Zebu (Nelore)=¼ Simmental
25% Simmental · 75% Nelore
- ¼ Simmental×Simmental=⅝ Simmental
62.5% Simmental · 37.5% Nelore
F2 — Second crossWe are here
To reach Simbrasil, we are currently at the F2 cross: we cross the ½ Simmental females back with Nelore, which gives ¼ Simmental animals.
The stages describe our program’s progress. The genetic composition of each cross depends on the animals used.
On this page, F1 and F2 name the first and second crosses of Queverí’s program, with the compositions shown in the diagram. F2 does not mean we already have Simbrasil.
How our Simbrasil program is progressing
- Program progress
- 60%
- Current stage
- F2 — Second cross toward Simbrasil
- Next goal
- The program’s first Simbrasil generation
The 60% represents Finca Queverí’s program progress; it is not a genetic composition percentage or a breed certification.
Selecting for our farm’s conditions
We aim to combine productivity and hardiness by selecting functional animals in tropical conditions. These are our selection goals and the potential advantages we work toward:
- RobustnessFunctional structure, maternal ability, fertility and grazing performance.
- HeatThe Nelore component can contribute traits that favor tropical adaptation.
- HumidityWe evaluate legs, hooves, skin, health and performance under local conditions.
- Climate variabilitySelection and management for changes in temperature, rainfall and forage availability.
- Supporting managementShade, water, nutrition, drainage, pasture management and preventive health care.
These are goals and potential advantages; results depend on each animal and its management.
Interested in our cattle?
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