The Secret Behind The Gigantic Bodies Of The Brahman Cow

Brahman type of cattle is a rare breed native to the Asian community, especially India, where it was famously known as ‘’the sacred of India’’. After undergoing evolution and modifications through hardship conditions such as poor pastures and water, it has become fully adapted to arid-like conditions, especially in the United States. They are well known for their big humps that act as a storage facility for water.

Apart from the hump, they bear different characteristics that distinguish them from other breeds of cows. Most of these traits are adaptations that have enabled it to survive. They usually have thick and loose skins, which helps them in cooling down the body. On the outer surface of this skin is a thick layer of fur. They are usually pigmented differently depending on the genetics used to code the phenotype of the cow. Most of them possess black, dun, or white colors. Their fur does not serve as the elements of beauty like in peacock but serves as protection structures. They are purposed to reflect strong rays from the sun, allowing them to graze in open fields under the hot sun.

Despite their scary looks, these cows are very docile and are very social. They like staying around people, and their wittiness is on another level. In terms of output, these cows are excellent producers of milk and have a high butter content. When kept for their meat, they do not disappoint. Their big bodies supply large amounts of beef which consumers across all the continents love. Modern-day bulls have been obtained from crossing these bulls with exotic breeds.