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Brahman cattle

cattle breed

Key facts

Conservation status: FAO (2007): not at risk
Other names: Brahma Brahman
Country of origin: United States
Distribution: Australia Brazil Mexico United States
Standard: American Brahman Breeders Association
Use: meat
Weight: Male: 887 kg (2000 lb) Female: 450–675 kg (1000–1500 lb)
Height: Female: 128–145 cm

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The Brahman or American 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 Nelore 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.

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