Brangus Cattle For Sale – Brangus Cow For Sale

Brangus Cattle For Sale, The Brangus is a breed of beef cattle raised primarily for meat production. It is a very popular and hardy breed of cattle which is a result of a cross between Brahman and Angus cattle. A pure Brangus which is eligible for registration is 3/8 Brahman and 5/8 Angus. The effort to develop the Brangus cattle breed began as early as 1912.

Brangus Cattle Characteristics

Brangus cattle are medium-sized animals with a sleek coat and pigmented skin. They are usually completely black or red in color. They are naturally polled, which means both bulls and cows have no horns. They have medium to large ears, and their skin is loose with neck folds. The bulls have a moderate hump and the rump is slightly rounded. The mature Brangus bulls can weigh up to 900 kg. And the average live body weight of the mature cows is about 500 kg.

Uses – Brangus For Sale

The Brangus cattle breed was developed for the superior traits of the Brahman and Angus cattle. They are known for their superior carcass qualities, and mainly raised as a beef cattle breed for meat production.

The cows are very fertile and have very strong maternal instincts and they can protect their calves against predators very well. The cows are pretty good milkers and produce enough milk for their calves. Both bulls and cows usually have a pleasant temperament and they are easily managed. Although the Brangus cattle grow slightly slower than most other beef cattle breeds, they produce superior quality meat and known for their carcass quality. They produce lean meat with almost no excess fat, and their meat has great marbling quality. The meat also has high levels of tenderness, scoring about 97% in the study compared with the pure Angus score of only 94%. Currently, the breed is found in Africa, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Mexico, South Rhodesia and all over the United States. However, review the full breed profile of the Brangus cattle in the chart below.