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How did the open range help the business of the cattle ranching thrive?
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∙ 11y ago
It allowed the cattle to graze wherever they wished without the ranchers having to worry about nor plan a proper grazing operation. The term "grazing operation" or "intensive grazing" never existed back then.
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∙ 13y ago
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What did the open range of Texas Colorado and wyoming become important areas for?
Cattle ranching
What major change in cattle ranching occurred in the 1870s?
The introduction of barb wire to ranching. This led to range wars over lands and the herds of cattle.
WHAT did open range of Texas Colorado and Wyoming become important areas for?
cattle ranching
How did how the open-range system of cattle ranching work?
owners branded cattle that roamed freely, and then cowboys rounded them up
How did open range cattle systems work?
The open range system of cattle ranching allowed herds to intermingle without serious problems. As system of branding made separating the cattle by owner allowed this activity.
Why is the image of the cowboy herding cattle on the open range not a accurate description of commercial cattle ranching in the US today?
land use changes and other economic activities have eliminated the open range.
What is range ranching?
Open Range refers back to the time when ranchers did not fence their property. The cattle roamed free with only brands to identify them to a rancher.
How did open-range system of cattle ranching work?
Cattle are left on the open range in order to feed on wild grasses and other plants. The wild grasses and plants are a free source of food, leading to a cheaper way to raise cattle.
How did the open range system of cattle ranching work?
owners branded cattle that roamed freely, and then cowboys rounded them up
What is important to open range ranching?
No fences, and all cattle must be branded so come round-up time, the cowboys know which cattle belong to which rancher.
What is open range ranching?
Open Range refers back to the time when ranchers did not fence their property. The cattle roamed free with only brands to identify them to a rancher.
What factors contributed to the end of open range cattle ranching in mid 1880?
Drop in beef prices and the invention of barbed wire
