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The Brahman or Brahma is a breed of Zebu cattle (''Bos taurus indicus'') that was first bred in United States from cattle breeds imported from India. Brahma cattle were produced by cross-breeding Kankrej, Gujarat, Ongole, and the Gir (or Gyr) strains. The Brahman is one of the most popular breeds of cattle intended for meat processing and is widely used in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, United States, Colombia and Australia among many other places. == Breeding and uses == The American Brahman was the first beef cattle breed developed in the United States. It was bred in the early 1900s as a cross of four different Indian cattle breeds: Gyr, Gujarat, Nelore and Krishna Valley. The original American Brahman cattle originated from a nucleus of approximately 266 bulls and 22 females of several ''Bos taurus indicus'' (cattle of India) varieties imported into the United States between 1854 and 1926. The Brahman is mainly used for breeding and the meat industry. It has been crossbred extensively with ''Bos taurus taurus'' (European) beef breeds of cattle. It has been used to develop numerous other U.S. beef breeds including Brangus, Beefmaster, Simbrah and Santa Gertrudis. Brahman cattle are known for their extreme tolerance to heat and are widespread in tropical regions. They are resistant to insects due to their thick skin. Brahman cattle live longer than many other breeds, often producing calves at ages 15 and older. In Oman and Fujairah, Brahman bulls are used in the traditional sport of bull-butting. It involves two of these bulls engaging in a ferocious round of headbutts. The first one to collapse or concede its ground is deemed the loser. Brahman bulls being readied for this sport are kept on a special diet of milk and honey for gaining superior strength.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.roughguides.com/destinations/middle-east/oman/al-batinah-al-dhahirah/bullfighting-%C3%A0-la-batinah/ )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「brahman cattle」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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