The European breed used in the formation of Canchim cattle was Charolais.

The main Zebu breed which contributed to the formation to the Canchim was the Indubrazil, although Guzerá and Nelore cattle where also used.

The Canchim breed, being a synthetic breed, permits breeders, in the development of new crossbreeding systems, to use the breeds used to form the Canchim breed, besides the breed itself, in its development.

Today the Nelore breed totally dominates the Zebu breed in the formation of Canchim.

In 1922 the Ministry of Agriculture imported Charolais cattle to the State of Goias, where they remained till 1936, when they were transferred to São Carlos in the State of São Paulo, to the Canchim Farm of the Government Research Station, EMBRAPA.

On 18 May 1983 the Ministry of Agriculture, recognized Canchim type cattle as a Breed.

Compared to European breeds, the Canchim bull produces calves with the same weight but in larger numbers.

When compared with Zebu bulls, Canchim bulls produce the same number of calves, but heavier and of superior quality.

The fast growing progeny, from crossbred zebu cows with Canchim bulls, can be slaughtered at 18 months old from feedlots after weaning, up to 24 months old from feedlots after grazing and at 30 months from grazing on the range.

There are many Canchim breeders forming new blood lines.

It was not until 1971 that the Brazilian Association of Canchim Cattle Breeders ( ABCCAN ) was formed, and on 11 November 1972 the Herd Book was initiated.

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This particular trait is shared with another breed of cattle known as Piedmontese.

It is also possible that Charolais cattle were cross breed as well.

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The value of the double-muscling breed is due to their superior carcass characteristics.

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Their survival is aided by their ability to breed rapidly.

According to the American Kennel Club ’ s breed standards, " the dachshund is clever, lively and courageous to the point of rashness, persevering in above and below ground work, with all the senses well-developed.

The breed is known to have spinal problems, especially intervertebral disk disease ( IVDD ), due in part to an extremely long spinal column and short rib cage.

In addition to back problems, the breed is also prone to patellar luxation which is where the kneecap can become dislodged.

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The Indian breed, well known for its ability to survive in the tropics, adapted quickly to Brazil, and soon populated large areas, considerably improving Brazilian beef cattle breeding.

Thus was born a new type of beef cattle for Central Brazil, with the name CANCHIM, derived from the name of a tree very common in the region where the breed was developed.

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Today, the breed is used as a beef stock, though many Texas ranchers keep herds due to their link to Texas history.

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It is this ability to pass on thrift and gross margin down the beef-breeding cascade that has secured this breed's place as a modern commercial beef breed.

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