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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 7381"><p>I have the same question about them, as well as Gelbviehs and Braunviehs here in the States.</p><p></p><p>I have tossed this idea around before on the Cattle Today discussion board, but I really think the show ring had a huge effect on which breeds were accepted the most back in the late 60's and early 70's when most Continental breeds were introduced to North America.</p><p></p><p>Back then Simmental, Limousin, Maines, and Chi's dominated the steer shows. Consequently these were the "new" breeds that got the most exposure. Commercial cattlemen were more likely to try a "new" breed of bull if they had at least seen some of them at a county or state fair.</p><p></p><p>South Devons and Gelbvieh weren't as fancy; too much leather up front. They also didn't have quite as much muscle expression in the rear as Limousin and Chi cross cattle, so they weren't used to produce club calves, and consequently didn't get the exposure that some of the "clubby" breeds did. </p><p></p><p>I truly feel that the Simmental and Limousin cattle have proven themselves in the commercial sector of the industry However, if it weren't for the club calf business I think there would be 50 to 75% less Maines and Chi's in the states today. Huh, that statement should get some fireworks started here in the new year <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 7381"] I have the same question about them, as well as Gelbviehs and Braunviehs here in the States. I have tossed this idea around before on the Cattle Today discussion board, but I really think the show ring had a huge effect on which breeds were accepted the most back in the late 60's and early 70's when most Continental breeds were introduced to North America. Back then Simmental, Limousin, Maines, and Chi's dominated the steer shows. Consequently these were the "new" breeds that got the most exposure. Commercial cattlemen were more likely to try a "new" breed of bull if they had at least seen some of them at a county or state fair. South Devons and Gelbvieh weren't as fancy; too much leather up front. They also didn't have quite as much muscle expression in the rear as Limousin and Chi cross cattle, so they weren't used to produce club calves, and consequently didn't get the exposure that some of the "clubby" breeds did. I truly feel that the Simmental and Limousin cattle have proven themselves in the commercial sector of the industry However, if it weren't for the club calf business I think there would be 50 to 75% less Maines and Chi's in the states today. Huh, that statement should get some fireworks started here in the new year :-) [/QUOTE]
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