Buyer question
Are Brangus cattle good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Brangus cattle 3 out of 5 for beginners (handle calmly).
Source: the Brangus cattle page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Brangus cattle in the Animal Library
The detail
Brangus were developed in the US by blending Angus with Brahman, three-eighths Brahman to five-eighths Angus. The goal was Angus beef with Brahman heat, insect and humidity tolerance for the Gulf Coast and South.
- Temperament
- Alert, can be flighty
- Best fit
- Hot, humid regions
- Docility
- 3 out of 5 (Some Brahman spirit)
- Upkeep
- 2 out of 5 (Polled, low-fuss)
- Hardiness
- 5 out of 5 (Heat and insect tolerant)
What to weigh
The Brahman influence can bring a more reactive temperament and less cold tolerance. Good handling facilities matter more than with pure Angus.