Beefmaster

breed of cattle

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The Beefmaster is a breed of beef cattle developed in Texas and Colorado. It is approximately 50% Brahman, 25% Shorthorn, and 25% Hereford. This breed was developed through crossbreeding and careful selection, with emphasis placed on disposition, fertility, weight, conformation, hardiness, and milk production.12

Beefmasters are known for their hardiness, which can reduce production costs by minimizing management issues such as hoof rot, pinkeye, and parasite problems.1

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Brahman
…these mixtures, such as the Beefmaster, is markedly low in fat. Other notable crosses include the Charbray, from the Brahman and Charolais, and the Brangus, from the Brahman and Angus. Pure-bred Brahmans today are used primarily for breeding and seldom slaughtered.
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…these mixtures, such as the Beefmaster, is markedly low in fat. Other notable crosses include the Charbray, from the Brahman and Charolais, and the Brangus, from the Brahman and Angus. Pure-bred Brahmans today are used primarily for breeding and seldom slaughtered.
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origins of agriculture
Beef cattle
The Beefmaster was developed in Texas and Colorado by crossbreeding and careful selection, with the cattle carrying about one-half Brahman blood and about one-fourth each of Hereford and Shorthorn breeding. Emphasis was given to careful selection, major points being disposition, fertility, weight, conformation, hardiness, and milk…
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The Beefmaster was developed in Texas and Colorado by crossbreeding and careful selection, with the cattle carrying about one-half Brahman blood and about one-fourth each of Hereford and Shorthorn breeding. Emphasis was given to careful selection, major points being disposition, fertility, weight, conformation, hardiness, and milk…
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