Zebu were considered "ecological" since they could graze on natural grasses and their meat was lean and without chemical residues. In the early 20th century in Brazil, Zebu were crossbred with Charolais cattle, a European taurine breed. The resulting breed, 63% Charolais and 37% zebu, is called the Canchim.

Are Miniature Zebu good for meat?

Over 5% butterfat. The Miniature Zebu cattle have not typically been bred for meat production, however the meat is very low-calorie and low in cholesterol. Miniature Zebu are ideal for the production of homegrown natural beef if you so choose.

What does the zebu eat?

Diet of the Zebu

Like all cattle, Zebus are herbivores. They are grazers rather than browsers, which means that they feed on grasses rather than browsing for leaves and shrubs. Also, like other cattle and members of the Bovidae family, they are ruminants.