Which of the following cattle breeds is MOST suited for conditions in Northern Australia?

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Which of the following cattle breeds is MOST suited for conditions in Northern Australia?

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When evaluating which cattle breed is MOST suited for conditions in Northern Australia, several factors come into play such as heat tolerance, parasite and disease resistance, and adaptability to tropical environments.
Option 1: Hereford. While robust in many temperate climates, Herefords are less adapted to extreme heat and humidity found in northern tropical regions, which can reduce performance and comfort.
Option 2: Limousin. This French breed is renowned for muscle and meat yield, but it does not inherently possess the strong heat tolerance or tropical adaptability required for Northern Australia’s climate.
Option 3: Wagyu. Wagyu cattle originate from a cooler climate and are generally less suited to high heat and humidity without significant management interventions, making them a poor automatic fit for harsh tropical conditions.
Option 4: Brahman. This breed is a bos indicus type, well known for excellent heat tolerance, humidity resilience, disease and parasite resistance, and overall adaptability to tropical and savannah environments typical of Northern Australia.
Option 5: Angus. Angus cattle are primarily a temperate-origin breed with less inherent heat tolerance, which can lead to stress and reduced performance under Northern Australian conditions.
Overall, the Brahman breed stands out due to its evolutionary traits that align with hot, humid, and challenging tropical climates, whereas the other options lack that combination of tropical adaptation and resilience.

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Which of the following cattle breeds is MOST suited for conditions in Northern Australia?

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