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Nelore (Bos indicus), is a breed of cattle originating in India. It has a white coat and black fur, which gives it an extraordinary tolerance to heat. The first specimens arrived in Brazil at the end of the 18th century, and quickly became predominant in the Brazilian herd (85% of the total herd). It spread throughout South America and, mainly, in Brazil due to its high fertility in pasture, and its ability to survive. The Nelore is the base breed for crossbreeding beef cattle in Brazil.
The breed has as its main characteristics adaptability to the tropics, being very rustic and resistant to diseases and parasites. In addition, the breed delivers good quality meat and market acceptance.
With these characteristics the "Nelore" is raised and fattened in the pasture without receiving any food supplement except mineral salt in the trough.
Fazenda "Bela Vista", Dourado, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Nelore (Bos indicus), is a breed of cattle originating in India. It has a white coat and black fur, which gives it an extraordinary tolerance to heat. The first specimens arrived in Brazil at the end of the 18th century, and quickly became predominant in the Brazilian herd (85% of the total herd). It spread throughout South America and, mainly, in Brazil due to its high fertility in pasture, and its ability to survive. The Nelore is the base breed for crossbreeding beef cattle in Brazil.
The breed has as its main characteristics adaptability to the tropics, being very rustic and resistant to diseases and parasites. In addition, the breed delivers good quality meat and market acceptance.
With these characteristics the "Nelore" is raised and fattened in the pasture without receiving any food supplement except mineral salt in the trough.
Fazenda "Bela Vista", Dourado, São Paulo, Brazil.