2.  The Brahman breed originated from Bos indicus cattle originally brought from India. Through centuries of exposure to inadequate food supplies, insect pests, parasites, diseases and the weather extremes of tropical India, the native cattle developed some remarkable adaptations for survival. These are the "sacred cattle of India," and many of the Hindu faith will not eat meat from them, will not permit them to be slaughtered, and will not sell them.

3.  Brahmans are intermediate in size among beef breeds found in the United States. Bulls will generally weigh from 1600 to 2200 pounds and cows from 1000 to 1400 pounds in average condition. The calves are small at birth, weighing 60 to 65 pounds, but grow very rapidly and wean at weights comparable to other breeds.

4.  The disposition of Brahman cattle is often questioned. Brahmans are intelligent, inquisitive and shy. They are unusually thrifty, hardy and adaptable to a wide range of feed and climate. However, these characteristics also suggest careful, kind handling methods. Brahmans like affection and can become very docile. They quickly respond to handling they receive, good or bad. Well bred, wisely selected and properly treated Brahmans are as easily handled as other breeds.

5.  Brahmans very in color from very light grey or red to almost black. A majority of the breed are light to medium grey. Mature bulls are normally darker than cows and usually have dark areas on the neck, shoulders and lower thighs.

6.  Hair Coat. The short, thick, glossy hair coat of the Brahman reflects much of the sun's rays, adding to its ability to graze in the glaring midday sun without suffering.  Skin Pigmentation. The black pigmented skin of Brahmans keeps out the intense rays of the sun, which in excessive amounts will damage deeper tissue layers.  Loose Skin. An abundance of loose skin on the Brahman is thought to contribute to its ability to withstand warm weather by increasing the body surface area exposed to cooling.  Sweating Ability. Brahmans have sweat glands and the ability to sweat freely through the pores of the skin, which contributes materially to their heat tolerance.  Internal Body Heat. One factor contributing to the great heat tolerance of Brahmans, discovered in the Missouri studies, is that they produce less internal body heat in warm weather than do cattle of European breeds.

7.  Brahman cattle have been found to fill a unique place in American cattle production. The Brahman and cattle carrying percentages of Brahman breeding have been found extremely useful in the southern coastal area of the United States, where they have demonstrated their ability to withstand hot and humid weather and to resist insects.

8.  Quick growth  Early finish  Abundant muscle  Ideal formation  Sexual precocity  Regular calving  Tameness

9.  The purpose of the Brahman was to do farming.

10.  The anatomy of beef cattle is knowing the various parts of a beef animal, from the parts of its body (such as the nose and the tail), to the parts which are used for beef. Knowing the anatomy of beef cattle helps a meat processor in determining what cuts of beef to make and where he needs to divide a carcass in order to obtain the various cuts of beef you see on the meat section of your grocery store. It also helps in selecting the best beef cattle to breed and show in the show-ring.

12.  On the average, adult male cattle (“bulls” if not castrated; “steers” if castrated) of breeds such as Angus, Jersey, and Hereford weigh between 1,200 and 1,800 pounds, and adult females (“cows”) of the same breeds weigh between 1,100 and 1,500 pounds. Males and females of larger breeds, such as Brahman, Brangus, Charolaise, and Holstein, can weigh 2000 to 2800 pounds and around 2000 pounds, respectively.

13.  The normal body temperature for cattle is between 101 °F and 102 °F.

14.  Water. Clean, fresh water must always be available to your cattle. Generally, a mature animal consumes between 10 and 20 gallons of water a day, so be sure to use a container large enough to hold that quantity. Consumption is based on weather, so more water should be available in hot weather.

15.  cattle rely mainly on hay or pasture (fiber) to fulfill their dietary needs. Grain is very high in energy and fat, and therefore we do not recommend its use for healthy cattle. If you are caring for older animals who have difficulty keeping weight on due to bad teeth or health issues, however, you may need to supplement their hay or pasture with grain. Altered males can develop bladder and kidney stones when fed grain so other options include hay stretcher pellets, which can be made into a mash for older, thinner animals who have difficulty consuming hay.

16.  The Brahman cattle breed are recognized as one of the popular breeds within the cattle industry where they are bred mainly for their production of beef within a large number of countries across the globe including, the United States, Argentina, Australia, Paraguay, Brazil and Columbia among several other places.  During the ten year period between 1910 to 1920 a large number of cattle breeds, located in the south western regions of Texas and along the Gulf of Mexico were observed to display specific characteristics of the Bos indicus crossbreeding.

17.  http://www.farmsanctuary.org/wp- content/uploads/2012/06/Animal-Care- Cattle.pdf http://www.farmsanctuary.org/wp- content/uploads/2012/06/Animal-Care- Cattle.pdf  http://www.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_ana tomy_of_beef_cattle http://www.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_ana tomy_of_beef_cattle  http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/b rahman/