The
Brahman or
Brahma is a breed of
Zebu cattle (
Bos taurus indicus) that was first bred in
United States from cattle breeds imported from
India. Brahma cattle were produced by
cross-breeding Kankrej, Gujarat,
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.