Brangus

The crossbreeding of Angus and Brahman cattle was first trialled unofficially in central Queensland in the 1930s.

Brangus cattle are recognised as having two genotypes, black and red, providing flexibility for both purebred and composite breeding programs.

The combination of calving ease, milking and mothering ability, and fertility, enable producers to achieve calving percentages rarely matched.

Brangus are also renowned for high-yielding, well-marbled carcasses, consistently meeting target weights and market specifications, and scoring highly for tenderness, flavour, and processor acceptability.

With heat and parasite tolerance, excellent foraging ability, and natural polledness, Brangus thrive in Australia’s toughest grazing conditions, making them a versatile and reliable choice for beef production.

Genomic Testing for the Brangus Industry

We are proud to provide cost-effective genomic testing solutions tailored specifically for commercial Brangus producers to help herd owners make informed breeding and management decisions.

Brangus Testing Options

Cattle Parentage Verification

Cattle parentage testing uses DNA analysis to accurately identify the sire and dam of an animal. By comparing genetic markers from calves and potential parents, the test provides a reliable confirmation of pedigree, helping producers to:

Improve breeding accuracy
Preserves the integrity of breeding records
Enables efficient herd management
Identifies underperforming animals, educating culling decisions
Long term genetic improvement within herds

Bovine VERSA 85K

A perfect fit for the Brangus breed, the Bovine VERSA 85K has demonstrated strong performance for tropically adapted cattle. 85,000 SNPs of Bos Indicus and Bos Taurus content, this chip has been developed to increase accuracies for both pure bred and composite cattle when used in genetic evaluations, translating directly into real value on farm.