Karaku cattle are a breed of dual-purpose cattle bred for milk and meat production. This is a Brazilian cattle breed known for its hardiness, adaptability and excellent maternal abilities.
This is a tropical European breed, bred in Brazil and descended from the Minhota breed. The primary use of Karaku cattle is as beef cattle. It was developed in the Iberian Peninsula and possibly with some influence from African cattle due to the Moorish occupation of the area.
In 1534, the first registration of such animals took place in San Vicente SP. These animals have faced all sorts of food difficulties and parasites in San Vicente SP for several centuries.
And this natural pressure developed into criollo like Yellow Karaku. At present, Karaku cattle are primarily used as beef cattle to produce quality meat.
Today, the breed represents less than 5% of Brazilian beef cattle. The Nelor cattle breed is the most widespread breed and by far the most widespread in Brazil. Learn more about this breed of cattle below.
Characteristics of Karaku Cattle
Karaku cattle are medium to short haired cattle. The coat color varies from light brown to beige, without gray hairs. They have small ears, and bulls and cows usually have small horns. They have very strong legs and hooves.
Adult bulls weigh on average between 1,000 and 1,200 kg. And the average live weight of mature cows ranges from 550 to 650 kg. Photos and information from Wikipedia.
Advantages
Karaku cattle are dual purpose animals. They are bred for the production of milk and meat. They are also good as draft animals.
Special Notes
Karaku cattle are very hardy animals. And they are well known for their hardiness, great adaptability and excellent mothering abilities. They have very good resistance to diseases and pests.
The cows are very prolific and calve relatively easily. They tolerate heat well and easily adapt to almost any climatic condition. They have a good ability to digest coarse fibers.
Karaku cows are very good milkers. On average, cows can produce around 2,100 kg of milk per lactation. Currently, the breed is used for crossbreeding, mainly on zebu cows in mass production areas.
They specialize in the production of beef and are known for producing quality meat. However, check out the complete profile of the Karaku cattle breed in the following table.
| Breed name | Karaku | |
| another name | everything | |
| Purpose of the breed | Meat, milk, pressure | |
| Special Notes | Well adapted to the natural climate, extremely hardy, strong, easy to calve, excellent maternal qualities, good quality meat, suitable for traction. | |
| Breed size | medium to large | |
| Bulls | About 1000-1200kg | |
| cows | About 550-650kg | |
| climatic tolerance | native climate | |
| coat color | Can vary from light brown to beige, without gray hairs. | |
| horned | Yes | |
| milk production | Good | |
| scarcity | general | |
| Country/place of origin | Brazil |
