Is there a particular breed of cattle that is best for beef?

Question

I'm looking for low cost entry point, and fast weight gain (so I will have faster turnover, thus higher profits). I'm not planning on breeding, just buying calves at auction, putting them on a pasture and letting 'em grow.

I'm in Texas, so I'm a little concerned about Black Angus not being as heat tolerant as other breeds. I was thinking either (grey) Brahma, Red Brangus or Red Angus, since these are more heat tolerant (or so I've heard). Plus, Brahma are pretty!

Answer 1

It seems like Santa Gertrudis would also be a good choice for you. THey are approximately five-eighths Shorthorn and three-eighths Brahman. The breed shows a relatively high degree of both heat and tick resistance. Their characteristics include ease of calving, good mothering ability and abundant milk supply. They also show very little evidence of a hump and have improved beef quality over most purebred Brahmans. Steers can be turned off at any age depending on environment and conditions, and are noted for their weight for age and ability to achieve high weight gains both on pasture and in feedlots.

Answer 2

SEE>>http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/texaslonghorn/
Hardy, aggressive, and adaptable, the Texas Longhorns were well suited to the rigors of life on the ranges of the southwestern United States. They survived as a primitive animal on the most primitive of ranges and became the foundation stock of that region's great cattle industry