The Beefmaster breed was developed in the early 1930s by Tom Lasater from a crossing of Hereford and Shorthorn cattle with hearty Brahman stock. The original intention was to produce cattle that could produce economically in the difficult environment of South Texas. Hereford cattle are a widely-used breed in temperate areas, mainly for beef production. ... Bos indica bull, likely a crossbreed, but showing Brahman physical characteristics Paxville, South Carolina The Brahman breed of cattle originated from the Bos indicus cattle originally brought to the US from India. ...
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History of the Beefmaster breed - Oklahoma State University
After a systematic crossing of Brahman-Hereford and Brahman-Shorthorn, he felt a superior animal had been produced and called the cattle"Beefmaster." The exact pedigree of the foundation cattle was not known.
Beefmasters are the only beef breed specifically developed to excel in these important economic traits.
Beefmasters were recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a pure breed in 1954.
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