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Jamaica Brahman
(most common name)

local/other name (Spanish):
• Brahman Jamaicano

The Jamaica Brahman is white to grey in color and some are naturally polled (without horns).

The Jamaica Brahman originated from the importation and haphazard breeding of:
Ongole (predominate)
Kankrej
Hissar
Gir

All were imported before 1922.

The Jamaica Brahman has been greatly influenced by the Brahman since 1948.

This page was last updated on: 2023-05-18


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