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There are many different reasons why. The cows could've been old and no longer productive in producing a milk or a calf, Sam and Tim were low on meat and needed food, so the cows were the only source of meat that they had, or Sam and Tim where going to move away and couldn't bring the cows along, but needed meat for their journey.
They were seeking work and adventure, and some wanted land.
Horses are required to supervise, move, and round up the cattle in the vast grazing areas.
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It's defensive strategy against predators. Cattle are naturally herd animals, and when stressed or chased, they will cluster into a larger collective--being a herd--and move accordingly.
Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This meant a cowboy's personal belongings and baggage. You'd want to pack up your plunder and be ready to move out with the herd.
i think it moves in a herd unless it gets separated... I think. :).
That herd is getting ready to stampede. Please move the herd to a greener pasture.
Llamas do not migrate. They are domestic animals like sheep and cows. Farmers frequently move herd animals from one pasture to another to allow the grass to recover, but that is pasture management, not migration.
Flight zone. You can move a herd of cattle on foot, on horse, or use of a good stock dog.
A heard is a group of animals, so to herd them is to keep them together, and when you move them, they all go together in their herd.
the alpha of the group of wild horses moves his herd when it is needed
The farmer decided to move the herd of cattle to another pasture.
Migration
No. The "safety in numbers" logic of the herd mentality is obvious, here, as cows will move their calves away from the threat of predation, as the bulls will face off with the bear to ultimately chase the bear away.
Cutting is removing a single cow, or group of cows, from the main herd. A good cutting horse can allow the cowboy to isolate the cow, whether it is to brand it, check it for injuries or move it into a location for sale.