About us :
MANJAYRU is located 37kms south east of Bathurst and 9kms north west of Oberon.
MANJAYRU is a recently established family owned and operated stud.
At the moment we have premier genetics from Wenbry braford stud, Avalon park braford stud and recently introduced genetics from Chadwick downs Absolute A092 . We strive to produce the best possible gene lines that produce excellent growth and fertility rates.
And also to create very versatile with cattle that can adapt to any surroundings.
About brafords :
A Braford herd is at home in all environments. Braford commercial and stud herds are successfully operating under every climatic condition Australia has to offer as well as in South America and USA, proving Braford's adaptability.
Breed characteristics
The breed has a smooth sleek coat, basically red and white in colour. In cool climates their coats tend to be thicker in winter. Whilst a variation in degree of the red colour occurs and is acceptable, the markings are similar to that of a Hereford and Poll Hereford; hence the Braford is an ideal animal for crossbreeding with Herefords and Poll Herefords, as colour problems are not experienced with the progeny.
Some degree of Brahman inheritance is evident in their appearance, the breed having a hump, a low-set pizzle, a loose dewlap and droopy ears.
Brafords have hooded eyes and good pigmentation around the eyes, providing protection and resistance to eye cancer, pinkeye and blight.
The infusion of Bos indicus has also given the breed a high tolerance to bloat. Although bloat may occur, losses are a rarity. The value of such an attribute is greatly appreciated when cattle are grazed on clover and bloat-producing pastures.
Brafords are heat-tolerant and relatively tick-resistant.
Brafords can be either polled or horned, the latter are usually dehorned.
A strong point of the Braford is the breeding female, with her excellent reputation for fertility and her ability to rear a top vealer. Combine this with her reputation for ease of calving and you have one very productive female. Mating age for females is generally from 15 months old, depending on the conditions in which they are run.
Young bulls are on average capable of working in a commercial situation from 18 months to 2 years old onwards.
Braford sires have tremendous weight for age, with mature bulls averaging 900-1000 kg.
Commercial breeding
Brafords are particularly suitable for commercial breeders seeking the advantages of hybrid vigour by direct crossing with any breed. For example, the hybrid vigour gives the progeny from a Hereford Braford cross a better growth rate and the ability to handle the extremes in hot and cold weather.
MANJAYRU is located 37kms south east of Bathurst and 9kms north west of Oberon.
MANJAYRU is a recently established family owned and operated stud.
At the moment we have premier genetics from Wenbry braford stud, Avalon park braford stud and recently introduced genetics from Chadwick downs Absolute A092 . We strive to produce the best possible gene lines that produce excellent growth and fertility rates.
And also to create very versatile with cattle that can adapt to any surroundings.
About brafords :
A Braford herd is at home in all environments. Braford commercial and stud herds are successfully operating under every climatic condition Australia has to offer as well as in South America and USA, proving Braford's adaptability.
Breed characteristics
The breed has a smooth sleek coat, basically red and white in colour. In cool climates their coats tend to be thicker in winter. Whilst a variation in degree of the red colour occurs and is acceptable, the markings are similar to that of a Hereford and Poll Hereford; hence the Braford is an ideal animal for crossbreeding with Herefords and Poll Herefords, as colour problems are not experienced with the progeny.
Some degree of Brahman inheritance is evident in their appearance, the breed having a hump, a low-set pizzle, a loose dewlap and droopy ears.
Brafords have hooded eyes and good pigmentation around the eyes, providing protection and resistance to eye cancer, pinkeye and blight.
The infusion of Bos indicus has also given the breed a high tolerance to bloat. Although bloat may occur, losses are a rarity. The value of such an attribute is greatly appreciated when cattle are grazed on clover and bloat-producing pastures.
Brafords are heat-tolerant and relatively tick-resistant.
Brafords can be either polled or horned, the latter are usually dehorned.
A strong point of the Braford is the breeding female, with her excellent reputation for fertility and her ability to rear a top vealer. Combine this with her reputation for ease of calving and you have one very productive female. Mating age for females is generally from 15 months old, depending on the conditions in which they are run.
Young bulls are on average capable of working in a commercial situation from 18 months to 2 years old onwards.
Braford sires have tremendous weight for age, with mature bulls averaging 900-1000 kg.
Commercial breeding
Brafords are particularly suitable for commercial breeders seeking the advantages of hybrid vigour by direct crossing with any breed. For example, the hybrid vigour gives the progeny from a Hereford Braford cross a better growth rate and the ability to handle the extremes in hot and cold weather.