Bos Indicus Cattle Breeds (Continued) Santa Gertrudis. Santa Gertrudis cattle were developed on the King Ranch in south Texas. The breed is composed of 3/8 Brahman and 5/8 Shorthorn. Santa Gertrudis cattle are dark cherry red in color and may be horned or polled. This breed was developed to survive in the harsh conditions of south Texas where native grasses are often sparse. Santa Gertudis are hardy, disease-resistant cattle that easily adapt to many different production scenarios. Santa Gertrudis Breeders International, Kingsville, Texas La Muneca Ranch, Linn, TX Simbrah. Simbrah cattle are a result of crossing Brahman and Simmental breeds. This breed evolved in the 1960s in the gulf coast region of the United States. Simbrahs are typically red with white markings, but there is no set color pattern for this breed. They combine positive traits of the Brahman and Simmental breeds and make excellent mothers, while having high performance and growth with added muscling. The Simbrah registry is housed at the American Simmental Association. La Muneca Ranch, Linn, TX V8 Ranch, Wharton, TX American Braham Breeders Association Brahman. Sometimes referred to as Zebu cattle, Brahman cattle were imported into the United States from India in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Brahman cattle are easily distinguished from other breeds: they have a large hump over their shoulders, black pigment, and long droopy ears. They also have excess skin hanging from their neck and throat region. Brahmans may be light gray, dark gray, red, or nearly black in color. Light gray is the most common color. They are typically horned and are used extensively in crossbreeding programs. Brahman cattle are known for their maternal ability and growth rate. V8 Ranch, Wharton, TX American Braham Breeders Association 522 Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.