by Rachel Cutrer With the planet getting hotter, it just makes sense to have some level of Brahman blood in your cow herd to add the boost of heat tolerance needed for climate smart ranching. But, ranchers still get paid a premium for Choice and Prime, so carcass quality is very important. With BRC, you can achieve both. We’ve spent …
Why Brahman? Why Angus?
By Keaton Dodd Brahman and Angus are certainly two of the most recognizable breeds of cattle on a global level. In the southern part of the United States it has become common practice to implement a crossbreeding program using Brahman and Angus. As a matter of fact, these F1’s have proven to be extremely popular, valuable, and honestly some of …
Why Brahman? Why Hereford?
By Keaton Dodd Brahman and Hereford cattle are two of the most popular breeds in the USA. Are you starting a beef cattle enterprise? Selecting a breed of cattle that fits your environment is one of the more important choices for a successful business model. When it comes to picking cattle that work for you, it would help to consider …
How To Make F-1 Cattle
Every day, we talk with ranchers in the gulf coast about how to get started with breeding an F1 herd, and using Brahman cattle in that F1 program. If you are ranching in the gulf coast, this is the best type of crossbreeding system to utilize your land, cattle, and resources in the gulf coast environment. Here are the main …
Brahman vs. Beefmaster
When it comes to Brahman and Beefmaster cattle, both are a great choice to start your cattle business with. Both breeds were developed right here in the USA and have been thriving here for generations. Beefmaster cattle are composed of 50% Brahman, 25% Hereford and 25% Shorthorn. In this blog, we will compare the differences between Brahman cattle and Beefmaster …
Brahman vs. Angus
Brahman and Angus cattle are two of the most widely known breeds of cattle, and both are excellent as their own individual respective breed. However, when crossing these two breeds – ranchers can get one of the best combinations for maximum hybrid vigor. Brahman x Angus is one of the most popular crosses for producing F-1 cattle and commercial cattle …
Best Brahman Bulls for Crossbreeding
Brahman cattle are known as “Crossbreeding’s Common Denominator” because Brahman is the most popular breed for crossbreeding. When you infuse Brahman genetics into a Bos taurus breed, like Angus, Hereford, Shorthorn, or Red Angus, you can achieve the highest level of hybrid vigor (or heterosis) by crossing two breeds that are highly unrelated. This results in greater performance through more …
Brahman x Shorthorn: A Great Cross!
Most cattlemen know that Brahman x Angus and Brahman x Hereford are great crosses for the gulf coast to maximize hybrid vigor. This is a given. But, we want to also let you in on another great Brahman x British cross that we have a lot of experience with: Brahman x Shorthorn. So in theory, this cross is very similar …
High Standards at Tom Brothers
Tom Brothers Partnered with BR Cutrer to Develop New Blood Simbrah Ellen Tom says she is only as good as the worst cow on her place. With that philosophy, it’s important to have high standards. Driven by data with a keen eye for conformation, it’s strict criteria she sets for the seedstock they breed. We couldn’t agree more. That’s why …
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 …
Brahman vs. Hereford
In the beef industry – especially in the south and the gulf coast area – Brahman cattle and Hereford cattle are quite possibly one of the best combinations for crossbreeding. The maximum hybrid vigor (or heterosis) is achieved when you cross breeds that are different. In this blog, we will compare the differences between Brahman cattle and Hereford cattle. Together, …
Learn About Birthweight in Brahman Cattle
by Rachel Cutrer We believe that the Brahman bull is the #1 bull to use in crossbreeding systems throughout the south, where warm climates and harsh conditions prevail. Using a Brahman bull on any other breed maximizes hybrid vigor, giving you more pounds at weaning and yearling. However, it also means more pounds at birth. By understanding this, producers can …
Crossbreeding with Brahman
by Rachel Cutrer Since the Brahman F-1 female is known as the “Queen of Cow Country,” it’s only fitting that the Brahman bull be named the king. The Brahman breed revolutionized the coastal commercial beef industry when it was introduced in the early 1900s, with it’s environmental adaptability, insect resistance, heat tolerance, and those added pounds through hybrid vigor. We …