Carcass quality and efficiency is one of the main pillars of BRC’s Brahman 2020 quest. We are pleased to share the results of our most recent carcass ultrasound project. In January 2020, we ultrasounded 30 calves as part of a contemporary group. These cattle are 100% Brahman. The average % IMF (indicator of marbling) for the group was 4.18%, which …
Marketing Your F-1 Brahmans
We believe the Brahman F-1 is the best cross for the United States Gulf Coast – aka “Brahman Country” – and that using a Brahman bull or Brahman cow in a crossbreeding program just makes sense for this environment. There will always be a strong demand for the Brahman F-1 female, also known as “The Queen of Cow Country” because …
2020 Spring AI Herd Consultations
Breeding decisions don’t have to be a gamble – make your own luck with the help of our expert team. A consultation with the experts at Brahman Country Genetics and B.R. Cutrer, Inc. can help you maximize the potential of your Brahman herd. How It Works: Book a herd consultation with us and 1-2 of our BRC team members will …
Dutton Semen Waiting List
Thank you to the many breeders who have inquired about semen on Dutton, 376/8. We collected Dutton this fall, and are using him already in our own herd and flushing. We are working on a waiting list now. This is no-obligation, we will just notify you when we have it back in stock.
How Much Does a Brahman Heifer Cost?
Anytime someone is interested in buying Brahman, price is always one of the first questions that comes up. Just like any other breed of cattle, you can buy Brahman cattle all throughout the south, any day of the week, at all price points ranging from super cheap to as expensive as you’d like to pay. If you are thinking of …
What Brahman EPDs and Symbols Mean
We always like to share information to help new people in the Brahman breed understand some of the things we take as second nature. One of these would be understanding Brahman EPDs and also understanding the symbols you see in front of Brahman pedigrees. + – A plus sign in front of a name means “Register of Renown” which is …
Brahman Brand Requirements
If you’re new to Brahman, you’ve probably noticed there is a lot of variation on how different ranches use their brands and numbering system. The American Brahman Breeders Association requires a brand for a Brahman to be registered. The first requirement is for your ranch holding brand (i.e. BC, VL, M check, half-circle-L, etc). This brand is usually placed on …
Brahman Country Beef Genetics Names Top Sires 2019
B.R. Cutrer, Inc. and Brahman Country Beef Genetics LLC named it’s top selling semen AI sires of 2019. In terms of volume of semen, ranked by number of units sold, we proudly announce the top 10 Brahman AI sires: Mr. V8 458/7 “Noble” Mr. V8 376/8 “Dutton” Mr. V8 135/7 Mr. V8 279/7 Mr. V8 259/7 Mr. V8 48/8, a …