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Cattle Drives and Trails

The activity of moving cattle as a herd, either for a short distance or over several hundred miles is referred to as a cattle drive. Drives were of major importance before cattle trailers and liners were invented, and these movements created major trails that were used by other herds that were moved to be sold for beef or to make their home on a newly found ranch. Questions on cattle drives and trails, both historic and current, can be found here.

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What is the purpose of chem trails?

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The purpose of chem-trails is to lower the immune system of every day people. They are used for the New World Order, which is a world-wide order stating that the world's government will bring down Earth's human population to approximately 2 billion people. Although there are different kinds of C.T.s. There are some that spray flu virus', some that lower your immune system (for the flu virus) and some that cause (acid) rain.

How are cattle identified?

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Cattle are identified using a variety of methods such as ear tags, tattoos, branding, ear notches, and electronic identification devices. These identification methods help keep track of individual animals for management purposes, traceability, and disease control.

What is the purpose of jet trails?

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Jet trails, also known as contrails, are the visible lines of condensed water vapor left in the sky by aircraft engines. The purpose of jet trails is not intentional but rather a byproduct of the combustion of fuel in the aircraft engines at high altitudes where the air is cold and humid. The trails can persist and expand due to atmospheric conditions, leading to the formation of artificial clouds.

Where are the cattle trails located?

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Cattle trails were commonly found in the 19th century in the western United States, particularly in states like Texas, Kansas, and Nebraska. These trails were used to drive cattle from ranches to railheads for transportation to markets. Many of these historic cattle trails have since been incorporated into modern roads and highways.

Why did the cattle trails tend to begin in south Texas?

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Cattle trails tended to begin in south Texas because this region provided ample grazing lands and mild climate for cattle to thrive. Additionally, cattle could be easily transported by ship to south Texas from Mexico, where many of the cattle originated. The expansive open terrain in south Texas also allowed for the efficient movement of large herds of cattle towards the Northern markets.

Did the geography help or hinder the cattle drive Explain?

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Geography both helped and hindered cattle drives. Natural obstacles like rivers and mountains could slow down the journey, but vast open plains provided abundant grazing land for cattle. Additionally, the geography determined the best routes for cattle drives to take to reach their destinations efficiently.

Why did the cattle trails begin in south Texas and travel northward?

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Cattle trails began in south Texas and traveled northward because there was a high demand for beef in the northern states and territories. The open grasslands and mild climate in Texas provided ideal conditions for cattle ranching, leading to the need to transport cattle to markets and railroads further north.

Why did the cattle trails begin in south Texas and travel north?

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Many of the large cattle barons lived in the south, many in the state of Texas. The railroads did not go that far south for many years so the cattle had to be driven north the 'old fashion way', by horse and rider. Once at their destination the cattle were sold and loaded into rail cars to be taken to other cities, usually in the east.

How many miles does a VW Cabriolet drive on average?

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Do you mean in its entire lifetime? My 87 Cabriolet has gone 210,000 miles without a major engine overhaul and still has its original transmission. I do take very good care of my vehicles but changing the oil every 3000 miles, replacing fluids, checking for worn parts and replacing them where needed. I have no doubt that it can go another 100,000 miles without the need to completely overhaul the engine. Take care of your cars from the beginning and they'll be good to you. My 88 Cab has 115,000 miles and hasn't needed any repairs beyond regular maintainance requirements. Only replaced parts are hoses, belts, etc that have to be changed after certain milage/time milestones as normal wear and tear.

Why did native Americans frequently attack cattle drives?

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Cattle can be slaughtered for meat. Since the bison where being hunted to the point the Native Americans couldn't hunt any for their own food, they found they could raid the cattle drives and steal some cattle for their own use.

It was also a way for young braves to prove their courage and bravery by attacking and fighting--ultimately with the hope of killing and collecting some scalps--with the cowboys driving the cattle herd.

What were the cattle trails in Oklahoma?

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East Shawnee Trail

What foods did cowboys eat on the cattle drives of the Nineteenth century?

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Wild game, beef, stew, and plenty of black, strong coffee.

Were there cows on the Oregon trail?

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Yes, definitely. Cows were either being herded to market by cowboys, or being used as oxen for the pioneers taking their covered wagons to their different destinations in hopes and dreams of settling some land.

Why did the chisholm trail help the cattle industry?

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That way cattle could be moved from one side of the country to the other end.

What does drag mean in reference to a cattle drive?

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It means the last part of the herd that is being herded. Often the drag has animals that may go off on their own away from the herd, and one or two horsemen have to herd these rogue animals back to the herd. The drag portion of the cattle drive is considered a more advanced position to be in, not a place where greenhorns or tenderfeet should ride nor help out with the drive.

What are benefits on a cattle drive?

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Moving the cattle from point "A" to point "B" for sale, and at the end, selling them all.

Did cowboys work really hard but earned thousands of dollars selling the cattle?

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"Working" cowboys are paid by the ranch owner. "Rodeo" cowboys have to win their events to collect prize money. "Urban" cowboys work at normal jobs 9-5 and hang out in country western bars at night. "Rhinestone" cowboys ... well, who knows

Would you have liked being a cowboy and working on a cattle drive?

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The cowboy way of life required the individual be independant, hardworking, usually rootless, impervious to harsh weather and a great skill dealing with cattle and horses. Personally, I'm not much of a camper.

What was the most popular cattle trail?

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Type your answer here... Chisolm Trail

Did barbed wire fencing was a factor that helped make cattle drives profitabl?

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Yes it did. Barbed wire closed the open range. People were fencing off their land preventing cattle from getting by easily. Ranchers had to take long ways around the enclosed areas. And by 1887 and 1888 a harsh winter came in and cattle could not get around the fencing making them freeze to death in the middle of the night. It was a sad part of history, but people still use barbed wire today.