Droughtmaster

Droughtmaster
A young bull
Conservation status
  • FAO (2007): not at risk: 144 
  • DAD-IS (2021): at risk
Country of originAustralia
StandardDroughtmaster Stud Breeders' Society
Usebeef
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    1000 kg
  • Female:
    695 kg
Height
  • Male:
    168 cm
  • Female:
    137 cm
Horn statushorned or polled
  • Cattle
  • Hybrid Bos (primigenius) taurus/indicus

The Droughtmaster is an Australian breed of beef cattle. It was developed from about 1915 in North Queensland by crossing zebuine cattle with cattle of British origin, principally the Beef Shorthorn. It was the first Australian taurindicine hybrid breed;: 171  it is approximately 50% Bos indicus and 50% Bos taurus.

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