Yes, always. There were always a river that had to be crossed or forded on a cattle drive.
To keep the cattle together in a herd, and prevent any strays from wondering away.
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The definition of a cattle drive is when you drive cattle from a ranch to the railroad for slaughter.
A cattle drive
Cattle drives
The whole point of the cattle drive is to get large numbers of cattle to the nearest railroad town. To keep profits up it was important to keep casualties to a minimum, meaning getting every individual bovine to the destination, at a decent body weight and healthy. Although cattle are herd animals there are always some that may want to stray. All efforts were made to round up any stragglers. Crossing rivers could be dangerous and sometimes a cow or two could drown.
The trail boss was responsible for leading and managing the cattle drive, ensuring the safety and well-being of both the cattle and the crew. This included planning the route, overseeing the herding of cattle, and making decisions regarding rest stops and water sources. The trail boss also handled negotiations with landowners and addressed any challenges that arose during the drive. Overall, their leadership was crucial for the success and efficiency of the cattle drive.
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Yes. Who did do a good job with the annual cattle drive. Were you there to witness it?
Rich Hall's Cattle Drive was created in 2006.
Ranchers hired cowboys to gather and drive the cattle east. The expansion of the railroads shortened the cattle drive, enabling the cowboys to simply drive the cattle to the nearest rail stockyard.