Indu-Brasil

Indu-Brasil
Conservation status
  • FAO (2007): not at risk
  • DAD-IS (2023): at risk/endangered
Other names
  • Indubrasil
  • Indo-Brazilian
  • Induberaba
  • Indoanaxa
Country of originBrazil
DistributionMinas Gerais
StandardAssociação Brasileira dos Criadores de Indubrasil
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    900–1200 kg
  • Female:
    750–900 kg
Height
  • Male:
    average 161 cm
  • Female:
    average 143 cm
Coatwhite or pale grey
Horn statushorned

The Indu-Brasil or Indo-Brazilian is a Brazilian breed of zebuine beef cattle. It was bred in the early twentieth century in the Triângulo Mineiro in the western part of Minas Gerais state, and particularly in the area surrounding Uberaba. It was originally known as the Induberaba. It derives from imported Indian zebuine cattle, principally Gir and Kankrej (which in Brazil are known as Guzerá). It was formerly an important beef breed, but in the twenty-first century is an endangered breed. It is characterised by particularly large ears, perhaps the largest seen in any breed of cattle.

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