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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 6904"><p>Colin,</p><p></p><p>The big problem with many of the bulls from all exported to Australia is that they are showring cattle and have no business in range or other tough conditions. I do not have much experience with Brahman cattle but the charolais bulls that work well in Australia from the U.S. tend to be rancher type cattle rather than the ones that win Denver. A bull called Mr. Perfect is an excellent example. he is not the best looking animal but he does put out cattle that do well in harsh conditions. Other bulls are out their in every breed that are in the same boat. If you are looking for a breed that can compliment your brahmans consider the Tarentaise. These animals breed even easier than your South Devons, milk well, grow like a good angus, and show good adoptation to hot conditions in India and North Africa. They improve maternal traits with out increasing mature size (MARC data)check out the Ankeman Ranch for more details at: <A HREF="http://www.ankenmanranch.com/" TARGET="_blank">http://www.ankenmanranch.com/</A> Let me know what you think.</p><p></p><p>Mark</p><p></p><p>> I have been breeding Brahman</p><p>> cattle for 30 years and would not</p><p>> change to another Tropical breed</p><p>> as these cattle perform superbly</p><p>> in hot or cold climates. Brahmans</p><p>> from the USA over the last few</p><p>> years have in many cases ruined</p><p>> the temperament of the good</p><p>> Australian Brahman. They have</p><p>> helped somewhat to increase the</p><p>> gene pool of Brahmans in our</p><p>> country. I had a dabble with a</p><p>> high Indu content American blood</p><p>> bull he ruined the good</p><p>> temperament of my cattle. I now</p><p>> have the good temperament back in</p><p>> my herd by using one infusion of a</p><p>> predominately Australian blood</p><p>> bull. What a relief to have that</p><p>> quietness back. Our Australian</p><p>> cattle are much more hardier than</p><p>> USA cattle .They are less pampered</p><p>> throughout the tough seasons that</p><p>> we endure here. Any other</p><p>> Australians with a similar</p><p>> experience? Some of the cattle</p><p>> imported to Australia from the USA</p><p>> were an absolute disgrace. Some</p><p>> Australians were very gullible</p><p>> when they went to buy them. The</p><p>> Yanks seen them coming!</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> <a href="mailto:mhickox@vcnet.com">mhickox@vcnet.com</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 6904"] Colin, The big problem with many of the bulls from all exported to Australia is that they are showring cattle and have no business in range or other tough conditions. I do not have much experience with Brahman cattle but the charolais bulls that work well in Australia from the U.S. tend to be rancher type cattle rather than the ones that win Denver. A bull called Mr. Perfect is an excellent example. he is not the best looking animal but he does put out cattle that do well in harsh conditions. Other bulls are out their in every breed that are in the same boat. If you are looking for a breed that can compliment your brahmans consider the Tarentaise. These animals breed even easier than your South Devons, milk well, grow like a good angus, and show good adoptation to hot conditions in India and North Africa. They improve maternal traits with out increasing mature size (MARC data)check out the Ankeman Ranch for more details at: <A HREF="http://www.ankenmanranch.com/" TARGET="_blank">http://www.ankenmanranch.com/</A> Let me know what you think. Mark > I have been breeding Brahman > cattle for 30 years and would not > change to another Tropical breed > as these cattle perform superbly > in hot or cold climates. Brahmans > from the USA over the last few > years have in many cases ruined > the temperament of the good > Australian Brahman. They have > helped somewhat to increase the > gene pool of Brahmans in our > country. I had a dabble with a > high Indu content American blood > bull he ruined the good > temperament of my cattle. I now > have the good temperament back in > my herd by using one infusion of a > predominately Australian blood > bull. What a relief to have that > quietness back. Our Australian > cattle are much more hardier than > USA cattle .They are less pampered > throughout the tough seasons that > we endure here. Any other > Australians with a similar > experience? Some of the cattle > imported to Australia from the USA > were an absolute disgrace. Some > Australians were very gullible > when they went to buy them. The > Yanks seen them coming! [email=mhickox@vcnet.com]mhickox@vcnet.com[/email] [/QUOTE]
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