American Brahman

Brahman
	Bull in Avaré, Brazil
Conservation status	FAO (2007): not at risk
Country of origin	United States
Distribution	Australia; Brazil; United States;
Standard	American Brahman Breeders Association
Use	meat
Traits
Weight	Male: 887 kg (2000 lb); Female: 450–675 kg (1000–1500 lb);
Height	Female: 128–145 cm;
	Cattle; Hybrid Bos (primigenius) taurus/indicus;

The Brahman is an American breed of zebuine-taurine hybrid beef cattle. It was bred in the United States from 1885 from 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.^[3]^: 137^[4]^[5]

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Traits
Bull in Avaré, Brazil
Conservation status	FAO (2007): not at risk^[1]^: 143
Country of origin	United States
Distribution	Australia Brazil United States
Standard	American Brahman Breeders Association
Use	meat
Weight	Male: 887 kg (2000 lb)^[2] Female: 450–675 kg (1000–1500 lb)^[3]^: 137
Height	Female: 128–145 cm^[3]^: 137
Cattle Hybrid Bos (primigenius) taurus/indicus