Buyer question
How long do Brahman cattle live?
Our Animal Library gives the Brahman cattle a lifespan of 15–20 years.
Source: the Brahman cattle page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Brahman cattle in the Animal Library
The detail
Brahman were developed in Texas in the early 1900s from Indian zebu cattle, and they carry a hump, loose skin and big ears. They handle heat, humidity and insects better than any British breed and are the base of most Southern crossbreds.
- Hardiness
- 5 out of 5 (Heat, ticks, humidity)
- Origin
- US, from Indian zebu
- Best fit
- Gulf Coast, crossbreeding
- Upkeep
- 3 out of 5 (Strong pens needed)
- Temperament
- Intelligent, sensitive
What to weigh
Brahman are smart and sensitive, and poor handling makes them wild. They mature slowly, do poorly in hard cold, and need solid facilities.