Brahman
by Maria Urso
Title
Brahman
Artist
Maria Urso
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
It's not hard to spot Brahman cattle. You'll know them by the large humps on their shoulders and necks. Another clue is their big floppy ears, which is a trait shared by most, but not all, Brahman cattle, though. If you get closer, you might be able to smell Brahman cattle. They have more active sweat glands and also produce an oily secretion that helps repel insects. Males have horns that usually curve upward, if not backward. (They're also obviously male, to the extent you can see their genitals.) These animals are medium-sized relative to other common cattle breeds, although they're among the hardiest of the hardy.
Although often associated with Texas, Brahman cattle originally are of Indian stock. Specifically, they're related to Bos indicus. It's likely the breed began more than 4,000 years ago, according to the Texas State Historical Association. Quite literally sacred cows, these cattle never were used for meat, although harsh environmental conditions forced them to develop the traits that help distinguish them from other cattle. Their loose, black skin, for instance, stops intense sun, while their short, thick, glossy coat reflects it. These traits were refined further through breeding once Brahman cattle were established in the United States (See http://animals.mom.me/brahman-bull-2943.html)
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April 30th, 2016
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