Brahman (cattle)
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The Brahman breed of cattle originated from the Bos indicus cattle originally brought to the US from India and Brazil. The principal breed was the Kankrej, called Guzerat in Brazil.

The Brahman has a distinct large hump over the top of the shoulder and neck, and a loose flap of skin (dewlap) hanging from the neck. Their ears are large and floppy. Bulls weigh 1600 to 2200 pounds (800 to 1,100 kg) and cows weigh 1000 to 1400 pounds (500 to 700 kg).

Brahmans have a greater ability to withstand heat than European cattle. They have more sweat glands, and also an oily skin, thought to help repel pest insects. They are also more resistant to parasites and disease.

• At Felixerre Brahmans - Brahmans Bulls, Semen and Heifers for sale. Falcón State, Venezuela.
• Billabong Brahman Stud - Red Brahman stud located in Queensland, Australia. Stud history and some sire and upcoming public-sale details are available from the site.
• Colinta Holdings - Australian Brahman Cattle for sale. Requires Macromedia Flash Player to see presentation.
• Diamond A Ranch - Texas Brahman breeders -- site includes show schedule, details of upcoming public sales, and sire information.
• Double J Ranch - Brahman breeders in South Louisiana -- site includes breeding programme history, successful sire pedigrees, and the ranch's Brahman Journal advertisements.
• Happy Valley Ranch - Breeding and raising high quality American Red Brahman cattle champions in Hallsville, Texas
• HK Cattle Company - Red Brahman - A ranch specialized in the production and development of the Red Brahman breed.
• JD Hudgins Inc. - Ranch established in 1775 that provides American Grey Brahmans for seedstock and commercial herds -- site includes ranch history, cattle and semen offerings, and public sale and show results.
• Lindley Brahmans - Home of registered gray Brahman cattle in north-east Texas.
• Marcos Americus Sucesores - Rancho El Porvenir. Mexican ranch established in 1936 that breeds fine registry Brahmans. Site includes ranch history, as well as cattle, semen and horse offerings.
• Morrison Farm - Purebred Brahman & Simmental bulls and heifers.
• Peppard Ranch - Breeders of Brahman and F-1 Cattle in East Texas. Show Prospects, Replacement Heifers, Bulls, Golden Certified Brahman-Herford F-1 Females.
• Rocking BS Ranch - Grey Brahman breeders in Fallon, Nevada -- site includes general cattle and beef information and details cattle available for sale.
• Santa Elena Ranch - Santa Elena Ranch raises Registered Red Brahman cattle.
• Southern Brahman Group - Southern Brahman Group is a cooperation between Brahman breeders in the south.
• Tartrus Brahman Cattle Stud - Australian red and grey Brahman stud -- site includes details on the station, stud, public and private cattle and semen sales, and sale and show results.
• V8 Ranch - Breeders of registered Brahman and Shorthorn cattle located in Hungerford, Texas. Includes information on cattle sales, junior program, ranch news, ranch photos, and semen sales.