Brafords consistently and efficiently produce a uniform product in specific production environments. Braford cattle are approximately 3/8 Brahman and 5/8 Hereford. Color is a highly heritable trait, so it can be selected for or against. Adams Ranch held their first registered Braford sale in Ft. Pierce, Florida on December 14, 1979. The make up of the Braford is 3/8 Brahman and 5/8 Hereford. For producers who market cattle in groups, color can be an economically important trait. Apr 20, 2019 - Explore David Goncalves's board "BRAFORD CATTLE" on Pinterest.
Color of feeder cattle and especially color patterns affect the price of feeder cattle. In some breeds and breed crosses, the color is highly predictable; however, in other breeds and breed crosses, color is highly unpredictable. Jul 8, 2016 - Explore theo81's board "Braford" on Pinterest. They were developed with the goal of producing cattle that were resistant to cattle ticks and tolerate heat better than some other cattle breeds. See more ideas about Beef cattle, Cattle, Livestock. Brafords are red to dark brownish red with white faces. Conversely, it can also be a cross between a Brahman bull and a Hereford cow. The International Braford Association (IBA) was chartered in 1969 to begin registering Brafords. Occasionally some have brindle (red or brown with dark stripes) pattern. See more ideas about Braford cattle, Cattle, Beef cattle. Genetics of Colour Variation, by T.A. Even though color is not a direct influence on animal quality, it can be an indirect influence ... or Braford.
Olson, Animal science Department, University of Florida.Chapter 3 from a book on Cattle Genetics, this is an excellent technical presentation of cattle color genetics. Australian Braford cattle are raised mainly for meat production.
List of Braford Breeders THE CREATION OF UBB. The Braford is a cross between a Hereford bull and a Brahman cow.
The most common color is a white Hereford like face with red eye patches with a red body. As the name suggests, they are from Australia and developed in Queensland between 1946 and 1952. Adams authored a guide titled The Selection and Breeding of Braford Cattle. Even though a true Braford meets those standards, 1/2 Brahman and 1/2 Hereford cross are known as F1 Brafords or F1 Baldies. Color is an economic trait in some situations, but should not be a substitute for the more