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September 2024 Volume 232

Why Brahmans?

Economic
efficiciency

Efficient use of extensive
grazing reduces financial inputs

Long marketing
period

Qualify for A and AB grades for
LIVESTOCK/ LEWENDEHAWE
up to 32 months
Parasite

resistance
Smooth coat, loose skin, black
pigmentation and oil-gland
secretion control parasites
efficiently

Longevity HYBRID VIGOUR

Still productive for 15-18 years (heterosis)

Hardiness BREED ALL OF THESE QUALITIES INTO
YOUR BEEF HERD!
Perform and reproduce in
extreme environmental
conditions The Brahman is one of the best breeds to use in a
cross-breeding prgramme. Maximum heterosis is
achieved when mating Brahmans with Bos taurus
Calving ease breeds (e.g., Simmentaler, Hereford or Angus).
Cows restrict prenatal birth IMPROVE YOUR CALVING RATE,
growth, resulting in lower birth
rate; their characteristic sloping ADAPTABILITY, WEANING WEIGHT AND
rump eases the birth process LONGEVITY

Heat tolerance

Their black-pigmented skin,
short, thick, glossy hair, @kznbrahmanclub
abundant loose skin, and ability @kznbrahmanclubsa
to sweat freely, contribute
greatly to their heat tolerance kznbrahmanclub@gmail.com

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