to get cattle to the market.
Cattle drives
The cattle industry originated in Ancient Egypt over 5000 years ago. Same with the cattle drives.
That depends on how far the cow hands had to drive the cattle. Most cattle drives lasted anywhere from a week to several months.
That depends on how far the cow hands had to drive the cattle. Most cattle drives lasted anywhere from a week to several months.
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the market for cattle in texas was too small
railhead
It drives cattle in to a field
The increase in population along cattle trails led to the development of settlements and ranches, causing conflicts between the cattle drives and local communities. As a result, laws were passed to regulate the movement of cattle and prevent further conflicts, ultimately leading to the decline of cattle drives.
a trail boss, cook, [horse] wranglers, waddies, pointsmen. they also had different cultures such as Anglo, Mexican, African-American, tejano, White, etc.
An average of 14 to 18 miles per day were made on cattle drives.