Prensa.com reports: "From Germany embryos were imported of the Simmental dairy breed. Animals that were born from these embryos were crossed with the Brazilian Gyr dairy breed characterized by their tolerance to climatic conditions in the tropics. "

The new breed, called simgir (simental-gyr), combines the tenderness of the meat of the Simmental breed with climate tolerance of the Brazilian Gyr.

According to the researchers, "a cow of the simgir breed fed only on grass can produce between 10 and 12 liters of milk per day, while small farmers only get 3 liters with the country's traditional breeds", and may reach a weight of 900 pounds over a period of 18 months, 6 months less than an animal of the brahman breed .

The production yields of this type of cattle will help small producers from Chiriqui who will be able to sell simgir embryos at a price of between $150 and $200. In addition, in November 21 animals of the new dual-purpose breed will be auctioned . The "price in this auction could start at one thousand dollars, however, the final figure will be established by the Comptroller General of the Republic and the Ministry of Economy and Finance."

Source: Prensa.com

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