| The Nelore,
Brahman, and the Red Angus used in this program are proven in
carcass production. By selecting according to reproductive
efficiency and performance, we started our program with problem-free
females. "From this solid base, we will tweak the performance
curves without sacrificing balance.”
Marcos Machado Borges Junior owner of MBJ Ranch is an
economist and animal scientist, descendent of the Machado Borges and
Lamartine Mendes families, both of whom have been pillars of the
Zebu breeds in Brazil for many decades, carries on with
determination the trailblazing spirit of the pioneers that first
imported the Zebu to Brazilian soil. A resident of the United States
for the past 14 years, Marcos has taken on the responsibility of
disseminating the Nelore breed and its composites throughout various
other countries in the Americas such as Mexico, Costa Rica,
Guatemala, Nicaragua, Venezuela and Colombia. He has given talks and
participates in conferences whenever the subject is the Brazilian
Zebu. But his work is not limited to the American continent; he has
also traveled to such countries as Thailand and Australia, among
others.
Marcos never forgets his heritage and constantly spreads the word
about Uberaba, Minas Gerais, - the Center of Brazilian Zebu - its
history and the difficulties overcome by and the dedication of those
who imported the first Zebus to Brazil. He participates in livestock
shows and in innovative scientific research that highlights the
advantages of the Nelore and Red Brangus breeds with respect to its
reproductive efficiency and its carcass quality. The pioneering
spirit of his ancestors is also with him in his travels,
particularly in some of the more hazardous situations he has faced
on occasion in countries were conflicts and guerrillas are a fact of
life. Proof that Marcos’ work is fundamental in opening new markets
is the fact that he is the first Brazilian to open a cattle ranch in
Mexico, a market that had previously been considered difficult
because of competition. Together with another well-known cattleman,
Rubens de Carvalho, they were the first Brazilians to participate in
U.S. livestock shows and to introduce the Nelore to Texas A&M
University, whose herd, today, is one of the most respected Nelore
herds in the U.S.
Marcos Borges also represents is called “OB Ranch – Texas
Connection;” a company started by Uberaba visionaries Ovidio and
Paulo Brito. During its 15 years in the U.S. market, it has
demonstrated the potential of the Nelore and Red Brangus breeds, and
has demystified the erroneous idea that beef from Zebu breeds is not
comparable to those of European breeds. His research, in cooperation
with Texas Connection and Texas A&M University, has proved that the
carcass quality of some Nelore and Red Brangus lineages are actually
superior to the meat of the average Angus animal, considered to be
the best beef in the United States.
Nowadays, the raising of Nelore Red Brangus cattle is definitely
on the upswing in the country, denoting the importance of this
Brazilian’s determination who carries his genetic heritage of
courage and ability to show the world the truth of Brazil through
its Zebu cattle.
Marcos has been a director of the International Red Brangus
Breeders Association since 1997. In 2004, he took over as President
of the IRRBA.
On May 10th, 2003, the Brazilian Association of Zebu
Breeders (ABCZ) awarded Marcos Machado Borges Jr., its International
Merit Award, during Expozebu, the world’s largest Zebu Livestock
Show.
Marcos Borges uses his experience and knowledge to produce high
quality and new genetics to boost Hybrid Vigor to the Red Brangus
breed. His commitment is breeding good cattle and helping to promote
the Red Brangus breed around the world building a long-term
international marketing relationship.
The Red Brangus Product for the Future!
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