Everything about Brahman Cattle totally explained
The
Brahman (named for the
sacred cow of
Hinduism, see also
Brahman) is a breed of
Bos indicus (Zebu)
cattle, later exported from
India to the rest of the world. The main breed was the
Kankrej, called
Guzerat in Brazil. Also used were the
Nelore or Ongole and the
Gir or Gyr. The Brahman is mainly used for breeding and the meat industry, it has been crossbred extensively with
Bos taurus (
European) beef breeds of cattle. The Brahman is one of the most popular breeds of cattle intended for meat processing and is widely exploited in
Argentina,
Brazil,
United States,
Colombia and in the
Kimberley (Western Australia) and the
Northern Territory among many other places.
The Brahman has a distinct large hump over the top of the shoulder and neck, and a loose flap of skin (
dewlap) hanging from the neck. Their ears are large and floppy. Bulls weigh 1600 to 2200
pounds (800 to 1,100
kg) and cows weigh 1000 to 1400 pounds (500 to 700 kg). At birth, calves weigh 60 to 65 pounds (30 to 33 kg). Despite their huge size, they're known as a docile breed, if handled with kindness from
calfhood.
Brahmans have a greater ability to withstand heat than European cattle. They have more
sweat glands, and also an oily
skin, thought to help repel
pest insects along with a smooth coat. They are also more resistant to
parasites and
disease. Brahmans have also been extensively crossbred with European cattle in
subtropical United States, in
Central America and in some
tropical areas of the world to gain their advantages in hot climates. They are very smart with minds of their own and a tendency towards stubbornness.
In popular culture
In the video game
Fallout, there are two-headed mutated cows called Brahmin, considered an intentionally misspelled reference to the breed.
The
WWE character "The Rock" (
Dwayne Johnson) uses the nickname "The Brahma Bull"
Gallery
Image:Redbrahmancow.JPG|A red brahman cow
Image:Brahman cattle.JPG|Brahman cattle in India
Image:Brahman bulls.jpg|Some of the Brahman bulls in a paddock, Tipperary Station, NT
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