History of Fleckvieh
HISTORY OF FLECKVIEH
In 1920, the herd book in Southern Germany was closed and Fleckvieh was developed as an independent breed. The breeding aims were focused on the “middle of the road type animal” with excellent muscling, good milk production, and draft performance. Therefore, an excellent performance testing system and a strict breeding program were established. This systematic improvement of the production traits led to a modern, highly productive dual purpose breed that fits the economic needs of today. (Bavarian Fleckvieh Genetics)
Fullblood Fleckvieh cattle have proven their natural ability to be the foundation of the cattle industry worldwide. As the second most populous breed in the world, second only to the Bos Indicus breeds, Fleckvieh cattle adapt to very diverse environmental conditions and have a significant economic impact on global cattle production schemes. Developed as a multi-purpose breed, Fleckvieh cattle have the ability to perform up to the expectations of breeders worldwide.
MATERNAL POWER
PATERNAL/ TERMINAL POWER
WHY FULLBLOOD FLECKVIEH
“Only animals whose ancestors from the herd books of countries recognized by the World Simmental Federation are eligible for the designation of Fullblood. Satisfactory evidence that the animal has no known ancestry of another breed must be provided to the American Simmental Association prior to registration.” (American Simmental Association)
“The most universal breed in the world!”
Fred Schuetze Award Winners
“Awarded for outstanding service to the betterment of Fullblood Fleckvieh Simmental Cattle and a significant improvement to the Fleckvieh breed.”
- 2010 – Buzzard Hollow Ranch
- 2011 – The Founding Fathers of the AFSMC, who bravely blazed the trail; a formidable group of 20
- 2012 – Arnold Brothers-Arrow Five Ranch
- 2013 – Dr Mikell Davis-Little Creek Farm
- 2014 – Dr Billy Moore- Moore Farms
- 2015 – Ron Nolan-Bar 5 Stock Farms
- 2016 – Art Jensen-Jensen Simmentals
- 2017 – Darry & Joyce Maronda
- 2018 – Jack Dutton-Dutton Simmentals
- 2019 – N/A
- 2020 – Larry Throgmorton-T5 Livestock along with Jim Etheridge-Mitchell Lake Ranch
- 2021 – Maurice Webb-Willow Oak Farm
- 2022 – Glen Vaughn-Rocking V Farm
- 2023 – Bill & Jane Travis-Pine Ridge Ranch
- 2024 – Randall & Jackie Townley-TNT Simmental Farms