Agricultural Research, September 1st, 2006
The Brahman is a sturdy cattle breed and well adapted to life in the subtropics. It can cope well with poor-quality forage as a food source and with exposure to parasites, diseases, and weather extremes. This has enhanced the breed's ability to withstand hot and humid weather and the hordes of insects infesting western Florida and other Gulf Coast states.
Brahman crossbred cows perform well in the southern United States, so they are widely used there. But Brahman purebred and crossbred cattle are not known for consistently producing tender, tasty beef. The question is, do all Brahman cattle...
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