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Because there was a ready market short on fresh meat.
Because there was a ready market short on fresh meat.
Because there was a ready market short on fresh meat.
Because people would pay pretty good money for the beef (as food - for steaks, etc.) By getting them to the Northern and Eastern states, they made their profits.
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Cattle farming is typically practiced in the northern states of India. This can include the states of Haryana and Punjab.
If the question's in direct reference to the southwestern United States, the answer to that is yes. Most producers in the southwestern USA raise beef cattle.
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.
Before the coming of the railways, and cattle wagons, cattle drives were a regular feature of a cattleman's business. The aim was to get their cattle to a market in the north and eastern states, whose population was expanding at a rapid rate, a population that needed feeding.
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.
After the Civil War, cattle ranching emerged as a lucrative job due to the growing demand for beef in the Eastern United States, fueled by population growth and urbanization. The availability of vast, open lands in the West and the establishment of cattle drives allowed ranchers to raise and transport cattle efficiently. Additionally, advancements in railroads made it easier to ship cattle to markets, enhancing the profitability of ranching. As a result, many sought opportunities in this booming industry, contributing to the iconic image of the American cowboy.
The Braford cattle breed was introduced to the United States in the 1970s. It was developed by crossbreeding Brahman and Hereford cattle to create a breed that could thrive in the hot and humid climates of the southern U.S. The breed was popularized by ranchers seeking to enhance both the adaptability and productivity of their herds.