Brahmin ( Fallout 3 ) Brahmin are two - headed cattle found in the Capital Wasteland in 2277 . Background . Most brahmin have been domesticated throughout the years since the Great War . However , some can still be seen wandering through the wasteland . Brahmin are used primarily for meat and milk . Their hides are also valuable , as they are tanned to make leather . Traders often use domesticated brahmin as pack animals . The Brotherhood of Steel uses them to distribute clean water to the wasteland after Project Purity is launched . Characteristics . Biology . It would seem that over time , radiation has transformed brahmin into apparently conjoined organisms which are in fact a single creature . As a result of the constant exposure to radiation , these formerly normal cows have sprouted a second , independent head . Brahmin also have eight stomachs . When talking to Rose , it is revealed that male brahmin also have four testicles . Their skin has turned a toasty , dusty rust color from the fallout exposure and their horns have in turn become a dirty brown . Their udders have also grown abnormally large , almost dragging on the ground . Brahmin milk is used by Moira Brown as part of a homemade radiation poisoning remedy , along with magnets and " a few happy thoughts . " Gameplay attributes . Brahmin are low level creatures and are little more than a nuisance in the beginning of the game , if a hostile one is even found . In fact , most brahmin throughout the game are non - hostile and will only attack if provoked , as they are highly domesticated , and they are mainly found in ranches and small settlements . When they attack , they charge and ram into their foes , swinging their horns wildly in an attempt to dissuade and deter any threat , though generally when attacked , they will attempt to flee instead of fight . Although their hide is thick , bullets will still penetrate it with ease , and kill them rather quickly . Variants . Brahmin . Brahmin are the only bovine in the game , mostly being seen in makeshift settlements like Republic of Dave , Megaton and Arefu ; just outside the Regulator HQ and even as pack brahmin , carrying goods . They will seldom be encountered as enemies ; however , if a hostile one is found , they can easily be killed . Mad brahmin . Mad brahmin are normal brahmin that have gone insane . It is unknown whether the brain degeneration is from radiation or from a disease such as mad cow disease , but one thing is for sure : They will be hostile to the Lone Wanderer without the Animal Friend perk . However , having as much health as a normal brahmin , they are also fairly easy to kill . Mad brahmin may be encountered in groups and are also known to stampede as a random encounter . Appearances . Brahmin appear in " Fallout 3 " . Behind the scenes . On October 22 , 2008 , Microsoft announced that the game would not be released in India on the Xbox 360 platform . Religious and cultural sentiments were cited as the reason . Microsoft stated , " Microsoft constantly endeavors to bring the best games to Indian consumers in sync with their international release . However , in light of cultural sensitivities in India , we have made the business decision to not bring Fallout 3 into the country . " Although the specific reason was not revealed in public , it is possible that it is because of the brahmin . Brahmin is also the name of an ancient caste of Hindu priests and religious scholars in India . In - game brahmin also have a similarity to cows , that are revered by Hindus . The game ' s use of the creature as grotesquely mutated pack animals , or the numerous opportunities to kill brahmin , may have been the impetus behind the cancelation .