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Why Use Brahman F1 Genetics?

Crossbreeding is the most rapid means of meeting changes in market demand. By capitalizing on breed complimentarity, or hybrid vigor, producers are able to take beneficial traits from two separate breeds and combine them into efficient, fast-gaining F1 progeny.

Brahman genetics are especially favorable in crossbreeding programs because they are of the Bos indicus species versus the common Bos taurus species which includes British and Continental cattle. The more diverse the parent breeds are, the greater the hybrid vigor will be.

Brahman hybrid calves, as well as those out of Brahman F1 cows, consistently produce more weight per day than those of other breed complementarities. While the feeding efficiency of British cattle can decrease in hot humid months, these Brahman calves prove themselves economically important with their ability to finish during warm seasons. In addition to efficiency, Brahman crosses produce carcasses with high-cutability and lean muscle.

The F1 female is an unrivaled maternal machine with proven higher calving rate, calf survival, weaning rate, and calf weight at weaning. Pounds of calf weaned per cow exposed can be increased 25-35 percent due to the effects of hybrid vigor. The F1 female has bred-in environment adaptivity, increased milk production, higher fertility and longevity.

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