The difference in qualitative characteristics between Simmental-Bali (SIMBAL) crossed cows and Bali cows in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

The research was conducted to explore the difference in qualitative characteristics between Simmental-Bali (SimBal) crossed cows and Bali cows. Research was done in Lombok Tengah Regency, West Nusa Tenggara Indonesia. The material used in this research was 60 cows consisting of 30 Bali and 30 Simmental-Bali crossed cows, about 2.5 years old. This research was carried out by direct observation. The cows used to belong to the farmers, kept by each owner intensively in a stall. Qualitative characteristics were analyzed descriptively and presented in percentages. The results show that Simmental-Bali crossed cows had different exterior characteristics from Bali cows. Among others, the body was dominant in brick red to dark brown, the legs were brown, the muzzle was pink spotted in black, the buttock was light brown, the tail hair was brown, the face vector was white, and the horn was upwards. It is concluded that Simmental-Bali (Simbal) crossed cows and Bali cows have different qualitative characteristics. This difference in qualitative properties does not become a problem for farmers in West Nusa Tenggara, so the cross-program using an exotic straw that has qualitative properties different from pure Bali cattle in the future can be continued.