We present the first results of the implementation of genomic prediction in a Bos indicus (Nellore) population. A zebu (/ ˈziːb (j) uː, ˈzeɪbuː /; Bos primigenius indicus or Bos indicus or Bos taurus indicus), sometimes known as indicine cattle or humped cattle, is a species or subspecies of domestic cattle originating in South Asia. CATTLE STOCK DEFINITION: all cattle other than beef cattle and steers over three years of age especially cattle for breeding purposes. Beef Indicus (Bos Taurus Indicus) on the other hand is the collective name given to breeds that have originated from the Indian Zebu, or Brahman. cattle, cows, kine, oxen calf - young of domestic cattle Bos, genus Bos - wild and domestic cattle; in some classifications placed in the subfamily Bovinae or tribe Bovini bovine - any of various members of the genus Bos Hunter, B. D. Siebert Skip to main content Accessibility help We use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. Utilization of low-quality roughage by Bos taurus and Bos indicus cattle - Volume 53 Issue 3 - R. A. A zebu (, or ; Bos primigenius indicus or Bos indicus or Bos taurus indicus), sometimes known as indicine cattle, humped cattle or Brahman, is a species or sub-species of domestic cattle originating in South Asia.Zebu are characterised by a fatty hump on their shoulders, a large dewlap and sometimes drooping ears. Bos Indicus, cattle age, and a high grain diet 1643 Table 2. noun one of a domesticated form of cattle, Bos taurus indicus, of India, having a large hump over the shoulders and a large dewlap. Nellore cattle play an important role in beef production in tropical systems and there is great interest in determining if genomic selection can contribute to accelerate genetic improvement of production and fertility in this breed.
Zebu definition, one of a domesticated form of cattle, Bos taurus indicus, of India, having a large hump over the shoulders and a large dewlap. Zebu are characterised by a fatty hump on their shoulders, a large dewlap, and sometimes drooping ears. In Bos taurus cattle, the mounted female is more likely to be in estrus than the mountee, particularly if she exhibits immobility (Baker and Seidel, 1985), whereas social status of Bos indicus females can influence an individual’s chances of being ridden by another female (Mukasa-Mugerwa, 1989; Orihuela et al., 1988). They also have large ears and dewlap (the saggy skin in front of their chest), which help to keep them cool. Bos Indicus cattle are developed from lines of the Indian Zebu, most commonly known as Brahman. BOS INDICUS OR HEREFORD × BOS TAURUS CATTLE A Thesis by KAYCEE MARIE DAVIS Submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies of Texas A&M University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE Chair of Committee, David G. Riley Committee Members, Thomas J. DeWitt Andy D. Herring Dan S. Hale Head of Department, H. Russell Cross … Bos indicus - any of several breeds of Indian cattle; especially a large American heat and tick resistant greyish humped breed evolved in the Gulf States by interbreeding Indian cattle and now used chiefly for crossbreeding Bos Indicus Cattle (Zebus), sometimes known as humped cattle or Brahman cattle, are a type of domestic cattle originating in South Asia. They have a distinctive humped back and other physical characteristics such as larger ears and a shorter coat that make them more suited to hot and arid climates than their European neighbours. ADULT EQUIVALENT (AE) TABLES: BOS INDICUS AE Ratings represent energy requirements relative to the AE standard, which is a 450kg Bos taurus steer at maintenance Growing steer Annualised breeder Liveweight gain (kg/hd/day) Weaning rate 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90%