Sunday, February 2, 2014

Brahman Cattle

I was very surprised to see the Cattle from the pasture up against the Dog Park.  We have a nice enough spot here where I am close to the Dog Park, Laundry facilities, Fitness Center.   And....the dumpster (very important, as there is only 1).  All the above are a few short steps from our log.  Very lucky to have this spot!!  So I noticed these cows from my Coach.  I can see the dog park from our spot.  Here are the pictures I took.  These folks are inside the Dog Park, and you can see how close the Cattle are on the other side.
Some information, from Wikipedia:

The Brahman or Brahma is a breed of Zebu cattle (Bos primigenius indicus) that was first bred in America from cattle breeds imported from India. Brahma cattle were produced by cross-breeding Kankrej, Gujarat, Nelore (or 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.
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 indicus (cattle of India) varieties imported into the United States between 1854 and 1926.
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.[1]
Quarantined off to the side were the babies....
What's the lady doing with that gizmo???
Aren't they just adorable?

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