Australian Braford

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An Australian Braford weaner steer
An Australian Braford weaner steer

The Australian Braford is a breed of beef cattle, developed in Queensland between 1946 and 1952 in a program to produce cattle that were resistant to ticks and tolerated the heat better that some breeds. Brafords have a small hump, loose skin and a short coat that is red and white, possessing a coat pattern similar to that of Hereford cattle.[1]. The genetic background of the breed is approximately 50% Hereford and 50% Brahman. Brafords are mainly found in the eastern states of Australia.

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  1. ^ . Australian Braford

[edit] References

  • Stephens, M (et al), Handbook of Australian Livestock, Australian Meat & Livestock Export Corporation, 2000 (4th ed), ISBN 1 74036 2160

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