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How did the success in Abilene Texas cause growth in cattle industry?
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How did the cattle industry begin?
The discovery of Longhorn cattle, a breed of cattle descended from cows and bulls left by early Spanish settlers in the American Southwest, triggered the growth of the cattle industry.
Which geographical features favored the growth of the cattle industry in Texas?
The wide open grasslands, mild climate, and abundant water sources in Texas favored the growth of the cattle industry. These features provided ideal conditions for cattle grazing and allowed ranchers to raise large herds efficiently. Additionally, the expansive land allowed for the development of large ranches and cattle drives.
How did the growth of the railroads help the cattle industry?
they could ship meat to the east in refrigerated cars
How did the growth of railroads and cities impact the cattle business?
The growth of cities meant there was less land to raise cattle and less grass for cattle to feed on. The railroads helped the cattle industry by allowing ranchers to be able to deliver cattle to areas where they could not be transported on foot.
What impact did the American cattle industry have on the growth of the nation?
The open range and the cattle industry contributed to the development of the western US enormously. The infrastructure including rail road was improved and people got job opportunities to work in the cattle industry.
Which development was most important in encourging the growth of the cattle industry during the late 1800s?
expansion of railway lines
Which development was most important in encouraging the growth of cattle industry during the late 1800?
development of barbed wire
Which development was most important in encourage the growth of the cattle industry during the late 1800?
development of barbed wire
What Canadian provinces inject their cattle with growth hormones?
All Canadian provinces which are involved in the backgrounding and/or feedlot industry--from British Columbia to Ontario and everywhere beyond and in between--are allowed to inject feeder/finisher beef cattle with hormones to obtain better growth and feed efficiency.
Which development will be the most important thing in encouraging the growth of the cattle industry in the 1800th century?
We will never know, because the 1800th century is really far into the future, much to far for us humans to ever imagine. We don't even know if a cattle industry will still exist in the 1800th century!
Why are world cattle numbers increasing?
One reason would be the growth of humans, leading to the growth of cattle for food
How did the growth of the railroad help with cattle industry?
Before railroads were built in Texas, cattle had to be herded on cattle drives to the nearest railroad. The first railroads in the United States ran from east to west. After the railroads were built that ran north and south, the Texas cattle ranchers had less distance to cover to reach a railroad for transport.
