Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Brahman
Other name
American Brahman
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is reported to be tolerant to heat.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The animals are known for the ease of calving.
Reference for special qualities
FAO Breed Survey
Color comments
uni coloured: usually silver grey, sometimes red-brown
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
125
Weight females
500.00
Other specific visible traits
Zebu type
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1957
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from USA; The Brahman was developed in the United States of America from Guzerat, Gir, Nelore and Krishna River Valley breeds which originated in India.
Year of origin
1954
Location within country
northern and north cape provinces, scattered in the southern cape province
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
