Let’s talk Brahmans

[T & B farms]

I'm kicking around the idea of introducing some Brahman to one of my herds. The herd I would try it on is high percentage angus, a few balancers mixed in.
I'd like to try 10 straws of female sexed semen, I would use them on what I consider my best cows.
I know almost nothing about them, other than they are known for bad temperaments and udders. Both big concerns for me.

My questions

When bred to a homozygous black cow, what can I expect the calves to be colored? I'm looking at gray Brahman bulls.

Second: How much ear would a 1/4 blood have? I would breed these f1 cows to angus or gelbvieh bulls to create a 1/4 blood calf.
Steers are docked for to much sheath and ear here, but the heifers are like gold.

I have looked into brangus, but I want to make sure they have enough Brahman influence to get the hardiness and heat tolerance

Third: Can I find a bull that wont ruin my udders or make the calves crazy?

Fourth: any recommendations on bulls? Like I said, I would like for it to be sexed semen. I don't want a bunch of 1/2 blood steers.
ST genetics look to have several.

Any recommendations/ suggestions are much appreciated.

 

[wbvs58]

I don't think temperament is a big issue. My experience with brahmans is yes they can be a bit wild if unhandled but once used to being fed and handled a bit become very docile. I've never noticed much problem with their udders.

Ken

 

[Caustic Burno]

Brimmers don't play cowboy well!
You lead them not drive them, their like elephants they never forget mistreatment. They know who owns them and will follow you anywhere.

 

[JWBrahman]

1) You will get black calves from a black cow.
2) This is a 1/4 Brahman heifer

3) There are many bulls that produce good udders and teats/docile calves. Feet and fertility are Brahman issues. The terrible udders you see are from the Indu Brasil and pure Gyr.

 

[T & B farms]

1) You will get black calves from a black cow.
2) This is a 1/4 Brahman heifer

3) There are many bulls that produce good udders and teats/docile calves. Feet and fertility are Brahman issues. The terrible udders you see are from the Indu Brasil and pure Gyr.

I really like that heifer. Thank you for sharing. I didn't expect a 1/4 blood to look that Brahman. A steer like that would take a big dock.
Maybe I need my cows to be 1/4 Brahman, so their calves would only be 1/8th.

Will a Brahman bull add frame to my 1200-1300 lb cows?

 

[JWBrahman]

T&B you may want to go this route. Sell your five worst heifers and buy these 1/4 Brahman heifers.

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