Between 1967 - 1994 over 70 animals were imported from Germany & Austria.  With Fleckvieh as base South African type Simmentalers have been bred.

Fertility is number one selection criteria by far.  Days to calving EBV's will be implemented shortly.  We strive for middle of the road, good quality, excellent walking ability, strong eye lid pigmentation, "balanced breeding" EBV's: Acceptable birth masses, above average 200 & 400 day masses & average mature mass. Ease of calving has been obtained.  The milk EBV average to above average for the breed. 

To compare Wisp-Will's percentile with the rest of the breed, click here.

Ultrasound scanning is done to measure carcass characteristics and obtain EBV's.  Genestar testing for marbling & tenderness is done on stud sires.  In the next 10 years DNA testing for certain traits will become the most important selection criteria.  Weighing and measuring will still take place.  Visual appraisal will always stay important.  (Dr. R. Hunsley, 2008)

The awards & championships we have won over the years are too numerous to mention.