Simmental

Tom Sanson from Gold Creek Simmentals is focused on expanding the role of Simmental genetics in commercial beef systems, with the introduction of black Simmentals and the recent acquisition of the historic Rissington Simmental herd marking a significant step forward for the stud. In this episode, Sarah Perriam-Lampp talks with Tom about how the business has evolved, the thinking behind adding black Simmental genetics and how Gold Creek is combining phenotype, structure and performance data to build a more commercially focused offering for farmers.

International Genetic Solutions aims to serve the beef industry by providing resources for genetic improvement using the best technology available and unprecedented collaboration. Words Jackie Aitken, International Genetic Solutions.

Simmental cattle first arrived in New Zealand in the early 1970s in a wave of European breed imports intended to inject new life into beef production. Words by Tony Leggett.

A target of a full Simmental herd is in the offing for the Kemps on their East Coast summer dry farm north of Gisborne. By Tony Leggett. Photos by Louise Savage.