have genetics that are ideal for tropical
and sub-tropical regions of the world. Red
Brangus Cattle combine the hardiness,
disease resistance and unmatched maternal
instincts of the Brahman breed with the
superior carcass quality, fertility,
maternal and milking ability of the Angus.
Red Brangus calves are small at birth,
averaging 70 to 75 pounds, but yield high
weaning weights. These calves continue to
gain efficiently in the feedlot and yield
the lean and tasty Yield Grade 2, Choice
carcasses the consumer demands.
In addition, Red
Brangus exhibit early puberty, with heifers
ready to breed at about 14 months and calve
on or before their second birthdays, and
bulls are ready for light service as early
as 14 months. Both bulls and females retain
their productivity well past many other
breeds, with females still producing at 14
to 15 years of age and bulls in service at
age 10 and older.
Red
Brangus are a moderate size with mature
females weighing in the range of 1,100
pounds and mature bulls weighing in the
2,000 pound range. Their red color is not
only pleasing to many cattlemen, but
eliminates pink eye and sunburned udders and
allows the cattle to forage under extreme
heat conditions while others are seeking
shade or tanks. Their disposition makes them
ideal for the wide open spaces of the
western ranges and safe for the week-end
rancher.
The natural polling of
Red Brangus eliminates the danger of horns
and the management chore of dehorning.
To sum up, these
characteristics put Red Brangus in the
category of truly great cattle.
