Central performance test results of Hungarian Simmental Bulls

Abstract

Central performance test results of 288 dual purposes Hungarian Simmental bulls kept at the same condition in small groups were evaluated between 1994−2007. The nutrition of animals was based on hay and ad libitum concentrate. The bulls were weighing at the beginning and at the end of performance test and monthly during the test. At the end of performance test the bulls were qualifying. The average age with standard deviation of bulls at the beginning of performance test was 237±54 days. Average weight at the beginning of performance test was 297±85 kg, while the final weight was 545±71 kg. Daily gain during performance test was 1715±254 g and from birth to the end of performance test 1425±134 g/day. Due the central performance test, the genetic trend in spite of the year effects was obtained.