Australian Brangus

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Australian Brangus are a polled breed of beef cattle, developed in the tropical coastal areas of Queensland, Australia by crossbreeding Brahman and Angus cattle during the 1950's. The breed was produced to establish higher tick and heat tolerance than that of other cattle breeds. The cattle are usually a sleek black in colour, but reds are also acceptable. Owing to their dark skins they have a natural immunity to cancer eye, which is a problem in many white faced breeds. Australian Brangus are also good walkers and foragers and "do well" in a wide variety of situations.

[edit] References

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

"The Land Stock Types"

[edit] See also

Angus

Brangus

Brahman