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Twitter @juangangel Program: Brahman 2 In general terms, the Brahman is ideal for meat production in countries with tropical conditions and is used as a valid option for milk production, especially in dual-purpose systems when crossed with certain specialized breeds. The successful expansion of Brahman genetics has not only benefited pure breeders, but also commercial ranchers have received the direct benefit by implementing crossbreeding programs with the breed, thereby achieving new standards of quality and profitability. The family tree of the current Brahman cattle dates back to the 19th century in the United States, a country where this generic name is often used to refer to the various types of Zebu cattle. Authors such as Joe A. Akerman Jr. tell how the breed was formed in that country from 1860 onwards and with multiple crosses between various Bos Indicus cattle, imported directly from India. It is said that the mixture carried out over decades included the contribution of the Guzera, Nelore, Krishna Valley breeds, in addition to the Gyr. Later, a Red Polled and Red Sindhi component was added, breeds that were introduced at different times to North America. It is known that initially this cattle was designated as "Brama" and then a Latin suffix was added to the word, with which it was called "Brahmin" for a time. But JW Sartwelle, who was the first director of the Brahman Cattle Breeders Organization of the United States, was the one who officially adopted the word Brahman, around 1924, to designate this new breed. Source http://www.asocebu.com/index.php/el-c... Juan Gonzalo Angel www.tvagro.tv