Brangus

Brangus
Conservation status
  • FAO (2007): not at risk: 143 
  • DAD-IS (2023): not at risk
Country of originUnited States
Distribution26 American states
Usebeef
Traits
Coatblack
Horn statuspolled
  • Cattle
  • Hybrid Bos (primigenius) taurus/indicus

The Brangus is an American hybrid breed of beef cattle derived from cross-breeding of American Angus and Brahman stock. Registered animals have 5/8 Angus and 3/8 Brahman parentage.: 149  A similar hybrid breed, the Australian Brangus, was separately developed in Australia from about 1950.: 138 

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