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It was a point to sell cattle
Following the end of Civil War in 1865, the vaqueros’ numbers swelled with veterans who headed to the west to work on cattle ranches.
Many would brand their cattle with branding-irons which would identify the cattle by brand .
Cowhands led cattle drives in the 1860's to move cattle from the southwest to the nearest rail station where the cattle could be carried north. Cattle were worth about 3 times in the north what they were in the south.
Because they could go longer distances and because bufallo were gettin scarced, and they didnt need much water either when they traveled these distance, the best cattle was the longhorn cattle because this cattle oculd stand the "texas fever" which was a deadly disease to cattle back then.
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No cattle variety does not affect the final product which is beef. The cattle must however be in good condition.
Primarily for beef production.
Spanish settlers raised cattle primarily for food in the New World.
Cattle Farming can be a profitable business.
No. The moon does not affect killing cattle. The moon is in outer space,and your just dumb.o:
No, Highland cattle are primarily beef cattle. They will not produce the amount of milk a dairy breed would, but can be milked.
Humans, primarily. Wolves, bears, cougars and coyotes also tend to prey on cattle.
Railroads being built in the Great Plains and the public demand for beef helped the cattle business. Long cattle drives bought cattle to the Great Plains.
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The two factors that has helped the cattle business grow has been increase in population, and scientific development in medicine to raise healthy cattle.