American Brahman

Brahman
Bull in Avaré, Brazil
Conservation statusFAO (2007): not at risk: 143 
Country of originUnited States
Distribution
  • Australia
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • United States
StandardAmerican Brahman Breeders Association
Usemeat
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    887 kg (2000 lb)
  • Female:
    450–675 kg (1000–1500 lb): 137 
Height
  • Female:
    128–145 cm: 137 
  • Cattle
  • Hybrid Bos (primigenius) taurus/indicus

The Brahman is an American breed of zebuine-taurine hybrid beef cattle. It was bred in the United States from 1885 using cattle originating in India, imported at various times from the United Kingdom, India, and Brazil. These were mainly Gir, Guzerá and Nellore stock, with some Indu-Brasil, Krishna Valley and Ongole. The Brahman has a high tolerance of heat, sunlight and humidity, and good resistance to parasites. It has been exported to many countries, particularly in the tropics; in Australia it is the most numerous breed of cattle. It has been used in the creation of numerous taurine-indicine hybrids, some of which – such as the Brangus and Brahmousin – are established as separate breeds.: 137 

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