THE CHARBRAY STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE
| CHARACTERISTIC | DESIRABLE | DISQUALIFICATION |
|---|---|---|
| COLOUR | Solid colour, white to red and shades in between. The Council of the Society strongly recommends that dark coloured cattle are objectionable and members should be discouraged from showing these cattle or offering them for sale at Society Sponsored Sales | Black and brindle |
| PIGMENTATION | Skin must be pigmented | |
| HEAD | Polled or dehorned, broad with well-shielded eyes, full open muzzle with strong underjaw. Ears medium to large, either straight or drooped. | |
| BODY | Well-sprung body cage, full behind the shoulders with strong backline leading to slightly rounded rump, broad at pins with tail well set in. | |
| SIZE | Well grown for age and with good weight gain ability | |
| BONE | Medium to large, sound and free of defects | |
| FLESHING | Thick and evenly distributed | |
| COAT AND HIDE | Short, sleek coat; loose and pliable hide | |
| LEGS | Moderate length, firm even hocks, short pasterns, active walk | |
| UNDERLINE | Clean and neat with some looseness | Large pendulous sheath |
| SCROTUM | Containing two testicles which are well developed | Small and/or malformed testicles |
| UDDER | Well developed with teats of moderate size, evenly placed | |
| FOREQUARTERS | Shoulders smooth and well set in to the body | |
| HINDQUARTERS | Round and full with hips well set in to the body | |
| TEMPERAMENT | Docile but alert | |
| GENERAL APPEARANCE |
General appearance should reflect the influence of both breeds, Charolais & Brahman |
CHARBRAY - MORE BEEF ON FOUR FEET
