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Where did the techniques of the western cattle industry originate?
And what techniques would those be?
What was a cattle kingdom?
It was a point to sell cattle
How did ranchers owner identify their cattle?
Many would brand their cattle with branding-irons which would identify the cattle by brand .
Why did cowhands lead difficult cattle drives in the 1860's?
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.
Why were cattle important in the 1800's?
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.
What is a beefmaster?
A beefmaster is a person who raises cattle for breeding of specific cattle. And are raised for their beef.
Where did Beefmaster cattle originate from?
Beefmasters were originated in Falfurrias, Texas by a man named Tom Lasater. They were recognized as a breed by the Federation of Agriculture in 1954.
How much do Beefmaster cattle weigh?
A mature Beefmaster cow will weigh between 1300-1500 lbs with bulls weighing almost 2000 lbs.
What are tough Southwest cattle called?
Most cattle that are thought of when the term "southwest" is mentioned are the Texas Longhorn and Hereford breeds. Other cattle that do well in that area are Brahman-bred cattle like Beefmaster, Santa Gertrudis, Brangus, and others.
What are characteristics of Beefmaster cattle?
They are known as the "profit breed". Beefmaster cattle are 50% Brahman, 25% Hereford, and 25% milking shorthorn. They were developed to withstand high heat temperatures, and originated in Texas. They are dual purpose (they can be used for milk production or beef production), they have a great disposition, fertility rates, carcass weight, and a good carcass conformation.
What feature of Texas cattle ranching did not originate In Spain?
the cattle drive
Where do zebu cattle originate from?
from asia
What is the best kind of cattle to raise in Texas as a herd?
Texas Longhorns, Herefords, Red Angus, Brahmans or any other cattle that have Brahman-breeding in them like Beefmaster, Brangus, Droughtmaster, Simbrah, Braford, etc.
What country did the limousin cattle originate from?
France.
Cattle industry and cattle drives originate in?
The cattle industry originated in Ancient Egypt over 5000 years ago. Same with the cattle drives.
What country did the Texas Longhorn cattle originate?
Texas.
Where did beefalo cattle originate?
The southern United States
