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The Brahman breed originated from Bos
indicus cattle originally brought from India.
Through centuries of exposure to inadequate
food supplies, insect pests, parasites,
diseases and the weather extremes of tropical
India, the native cattle developed some
remarkable adaptations for survival. These
are the "sacred cattle of India," and many of
the Hindu faith will not eat meat from them,
will not permit them to be slaughtered, and
will not sell them.
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Brahmans are intermediate in size among
beef breeds found in the United States. Bulls
will generally weigh from 1600 to 2200
pounds and cows from 1000 to 1400 pounds
in average condition. The calves are small at
birth, weighing 60 to 65 pounds, but grow
very rapidly and wean at weights comparable
to other breeds.
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The disposition of Brahman cattle is often
questioned. Brahmans are intelligent,
inquisitive and shy. They are unusually thrifty,
hardy and adaptable to a wide range of feed
and climate. However, these characteristics
also suggest careful, kind handling methods.
Brahmans like affection and can become very
docile. They quickly respond to handling they
receive, good or bad. Well bred, wisely
selected and properly treated Brahmans are
as easily handled as other breeds.
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Brahmans very in color from very light grey or
red to almost black. A majority of the breed
are light to medium grey. Mature bulls are
normally darker than cows and usually have
dark areas on the neck, shoulders and lower
thighs.
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Hair Coat. The short, thick, glossy hair coat of the Brahman
reflects much of the sun's rays, adding to its ability to graze in
the glaring midday sun without suffering.
Skin Pigmentation. The black pigmented skin of Brahmans keeps
out the intense rays of the sun, which in excessive amounts will
damage deeper tissue layers.
Loose Skin. An abundance of loose skin on the Brahman is
thought to contribute to its ability to withstand warm weather by
increasing the body surface area exposed to cooling.
Sweating Ability. Brahmans have sweat glands and the ability to
sweat freely through the pores of the skin, which contributes
materially to their heat tolerance.
Internal Body Heat. One factor contributing to the great heat
tolerance of Brahmans, discovered in the Missouri studies, is that
they produce less internal body heat in warm weather than do
cattle of European breeds.
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Brahman cattle have been found to fill a
unique place in American cattle production.
The Brahman and cattle carrying percentages
of Brahman breeding have been found
extremely useful in the southern coastal area
of the United States, where they have
demonstrated their ability to withstand hot
and humid weather and to resist insects.
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Quick growth
Early finish
Abundant muscle
Ideal formation
Sexual precocity
Regular calving
Tameness
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The purpose of the Brahman was to do
farming.
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The anatomy of beef cattle is knowing the
various parts of a beef animal, from the parts
of its body (such as the nose and the tail), to
the parts which are used for beef. Knowing
the anatomy of beef cattle helps a meat
processor in determining what cuts of beef to
make and where he needs to divide a carcass
in order to obtain the various cuts of beef you
see on the meat section of your grocery store.
It also helps in selecting the best beef cattle
to breed and show in the show-ring.
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The anatomy of beef cattle is knowing the
various parts of a beef animal, from the parts
of its body (such as the nose and the tail), to
the parts which are used for beef. Knowing
the anatomy of beef cattle helps a meat
processor in determining what cuts of beef to
make and where he needs to divide a carcass
in order to obtain the various cuts of beef you
see on the meat section of your grocery store.
It also helps in selecting the best beef cattle
to breed and show in the show-ring.
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On the average, adult male cattle (“bulls” if
not castrated; “steers” if castrated) of breeds
such as Angus, Jersey, and Hereford weigh
between 1,200 and 1,800 pounds, and adult
females (“cows”) of the same breeds weigh
between 1,100 and 1,500 pounds. Males and
females of larger breeds, such as Brahman,
Brangus, Charolaise, and Holstein, can weigh
2000 to 2800 pounds and around 2000
pounds, respectively.
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The normal body temperature for cattle is
between 101 °F and 102 °F.
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Water. Clean, fresh water must always be
available to your cattle. Generally, a mature
animal consumes between 10 and 20 gallons
of water a day, so be sure to use a container
large enough to hold that quantity.
Consumption is based on weather, so more
water should be available in hot weather.
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cattle rely mainly on hay or pasture (fiber) to
fulfill their dietary needs. Grain is very high in
energy and fat, and therefore we do not
recommend its use for healthy cattle. If you are
caring for older animals who have difficulty
keeping weight on due to bad teeth or health
issues, however, you may need to supplement
their hay or pasture with grain. Altered males can
develop bladder and kidney stones when fed
grain so other options include hay stretcher
pellets, which can be made into a mash for older,
thinner animals who have difficulty consuming
hay.
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The Brahman cattle breed are recognized as one
of the popular breeds within the cattle industry
where they are bred mainly for their production
of beef within a large number of countries across
the globe including, the United States, Argentina,
Australia, Paraguay, Brazil and Columbia among
several other places.
During the ten year period between 1910 to
1920 a large number of cattle breeds, located in
the south western regions of Texas and along the
Gulf of Mexico were observed to display specific
characteristics of the Bos indicus crossbreeding.
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http://www.farmsanctuary.org/wpcontent/uploads/2012/06/Animal-CareCattle.pdf
http://www.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_ana
tomy_of_beef_cattle
http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/b
rahman/