Australian Brahman Breeders' Association (ABBA) manager Anastasia Fanning said the Brahman female is a powerful tool for a producers business.
"They can produce an article on all types of country from lush to plainer country and maintain their weight while producing a calf.
"Brahman cows are known for their tremendous longevity of life. They wouldn't remain in herds for a decade or more without being able to produce an article to meet market requirements.
"They make a great breeder for herds of pure Brahmans, as well as in crossbreeding operations."
The Brahmans ability to perform in harsh conditions has been crucial in recent times for Boyne Valley-based producers Jack and Von Ryan and their son Shaun.
The Ryans have received just 40 per cent of their average annual rainfall over the last two years across their four properties: Duke's and Del Park situated south of Builyan at the head of the Boyne River below the Dawes Ranges, which the Ryans have owned for 35 years apiece, and 15 mile and Cornfield, north of the Builyan and Manypeaks townships, which they purchased 10 and five years ago respectively.
"We find the the Brahman female to be the most adaptable breed to our climate and land consisting of river flats, and undulating country with long hollows leading into hilly steep country," Jack Ryan said.
"The tick resistance and the Brahmans ability to handle the dry weather of unpredictable seasons suit us very well. They'll climb the hilly country in the dry time and are great mothers to their calves," he said.
The Ryans began operations with a mixed herd and through the years found the Brahman delivers more consistent yields and doesn't require as much maintenance.
"We were initially breeding straight grey Brahmans and are now crossing them with Angus bulls to produce a crossbred flat back article which is proving to be highly sought-after in our area."
When selecting females for use in the herd, the Ryans look for a quiet, big boned cow with a kind eye, and a feminine look.
"We like our cattle calm and this seems to work for us."
The family runs their bulls with the herd all year round.
"We think the Brahman cows get in calf at the right time and put more calves on the ground.
"Our fertility rate sits at about 75pc to 80pc. We use lick blocks through the dry times to keep the rate up as the season tapers off."
Mr Ryan said at this point in time they're happy with their breeding program and the stock they deliver.
"We sell at the Monto and Miriam Vale sales mainly to repeat buyers. The calves are sold at around the 200kg mark for a tidy return."
