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<blockquote data-quote="novatech" data-source="post: 685614" data-attributes="member: 5494"><p>There is probably enough space but I don,t have enough time to write all that needs to be said about the differences between Brahman and other breeds of cattle. After spending most of my life with them I am still learning, since the early fifty's. </p><p>The American Brahman is a very young breed as compared to others. The Brahmans of old were salty. They were left to pastures not seen for a year at a time. They gained a reputation that is still with us today. As the breed developed in the US there was far better genetic selection made for temperament and is still being made today. Plus we spent a lot more time with them and have learned how to handle them. There are two things that effect the temperament. One is genetic the other is how they are handled. A trip to the vet can ruin a good gentle heifer/bull forever if they are mishandled in the process.</p><p> Improvements in the quality of beef produced by the Brahman are just now being developed. </p><p>I do not believe there is another breed that can compete with Brahman as to efficiency, as to the breed as a whole. </p><p>Artificial Insemination with Brahman is a subject that I am still learning about. I can tell you that anything you do out of the ordinary can disrupt the normal cycle of things and cause a failure in the process.</p><p>I have never had to pull a calf from a Brahman cow. Brahman cows have a trait that limits the birth weight.</p><p>The most gentle Brahman cow in the herd can change her attitude when she has a calf. You immediately become a threat to the new born calf. Not all are like that but most. After a few weeks the hormones change and they go back to normal.</p><p>Dehorning should be done as early a posible as it is tramatic. Brahmans have very good memories. It takes a long time for them to get over bad experiances. Some never do.</p><p>The very worst thing about raising Brahman is that it can be very dificult not letting them become a pet. They bond very easly once they know you are not out to hurt them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="novatech, post: 685614, member: 5494"] There is probably enough space but I don,t have enough time to write all that needs to be said about the differences between Brahman and other breeds of cattle. After spending most of my life with them I am still learning, since the early fifty's. The American Brahman is a very young breed as compared to others. The Brahmans of old were salty. They were left to pastures not seen for a year at a time. They gained a reputation that is still with us today. As the breed developed in the US there was far better genetic selection made for temperament and is still being made today. Plus we spent a lot more time with them and have learned how to handle them. There are two things that effect the temperament. One is genetic the other is how they are handled. A trip to the vet can ruin a good gentle heifer/bull forever if they are mishandled in the process. Improvements in the quality of beef produced by the Brahman are just now being developed. I do not believe there is another breed that can compete with Brahman as to efficiency, as to the breed as a whole. Artificial Insemination with Brahman is a subject that I am still learning about. I can tell you that anything you do out of the ordinary can disrupt the normal cycle of things and cause a failure in the process. I have never had to pull a calf from a Brahman cow. Brahman cows have a trait that limits the birth weight. The most gentle Brahman cow in the herd can change her attitude when she has a calf. You immediately become a threat to the new born calf. Not all are like that but most. After a few weeks the hormones change and they go back to normal. Dehorning should be done as early a posible as it is tramatic. Brahmans have very good memories. It takes a long time for them to get over bad experiances. Some never do. The very worst thing about raising Brahman is that it can be very dificult not letting them become a pet. They bond very easly once they know you are not out to hurt them. [/QUOTE]
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