Live cattle exports of Brahman and Brahman cross commercial cattle for foundation breeding herds and feedlot operators have developed into a valuable market option for north Australia beef producers. These commercial Brahman cattle are also the breed of choice throughout SE Asia and for Middle East and North African markets because of their adaptability and carcase yield. Brahman cattle are also exceptionally good travelers during extended sea voyagers from north Australia’s major export ports.
Hamish Brett
Brett Cattle Co
Brahman genetics has been the focal point of the Brett family’s business for more than 30 years due to the breed’s adaptability, hardiness, and intelligence. “They walk out to feed unlike other breeds who prefer to stay around water points, and they’re a smart breed, which can be educated accordingly.” When seasons are tough they browse for any type of roughage and so long as you have supplement they will survive the tough times. He said their biggest focus now is on early-maturing grey sires with good weight for age.
Greg Pankhurst
Queensland Live Export Association
“Indonesian butchers prefer leaner carcass with meat that is firm and bright in colour – Brahmans provide this”
Troy Haslet
Jumbuck Pastoral Company
“We select on temperament and type, while maiden heifers require strong fertility, any that preg-test empty are culled. We also cull cows at 10-years-old.” Close to 5000 head of purebred red Brahman from Meda were shipped to Indonesia for the 2022-23 financial year.
