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Why is cattle ranching big business in Brazil?
Cattle ranching is big business in Brazil because beef is a very popular food. Brazil and Argentina have large pasture areas that are very good for raising beef cattle.
How did cattle ranching and the work of cowhands promote the settlement of the plains?
Cattle ranching and he work cowhands did promoted settlements of the plains so there were places to rest during a long cattle drive. As railroads grew, more settlements were established and cattle drives were a large part of the economy.
How did cattle and sheep ranching develop in the west?
The Spanish Conquistadors and settlers came to North America, they brought their ranching traditions and livestock with them. Ranching had grown out of necessity in Spain as a way to manage large herds of grazing animals.
What impacts are human activities having on amazonia?
Logging, Small and Large scale agriculture, cattle ranching, mining, hydroelectric dams, road building, commercial ranches and cattle ranches.
What is an example of extensive agriculture?
An example of extensive agriculture is cattle ranching, where livestock are raised over large areas of land with minimal inputs such as labor or fertilizers. This type of agriculture typically involves low stocking densities and relies on natural resources like grasslands for animal grazing.
What are three things you need to know about ranching?
One thing you need to know about ranching is that cowboys played a big part in the ranching system.Another thing that is important is that cattle were very dangerous. Last is that stampedes killed and hurt lots of things and people
After the civil war why did cattle ranching become a good job?
After the civil war cattle ranching become a good job because the demand for beef from cattle rose in the East.
What was the first large scale use of land int the west?
The first large-scale use of land in the American West was for agriculture, especially ranching and farming. Land was used for cattle ranching on the open range, as well as for growing crops such as wheat, corn, and other grains. This expansion of agriculture played a significant role in the settlement of the American West.
Where is the main cattle ranching center in the US?
US cattle production statistics are reported annually by the Economic Research Service of the US Department of agricutlure. Go to: http://www.nass.usda.gov/ and simply click "Livestock and Animals" on the left navigation bar.
What was the purpose of the cattle trails?
If by trails you mean cattle drives, the purpose was to move large herds of cattle to the nearest railroad stop so the cattle could be shipped to other parts of the country, usually larger cities in the east.
Why did the cattle ranching end?
Cattle drives were for taking cattle to the stock pens for shipping by rail. Trucks replaced the rail stock yards and now they just go from large ranches to sale. Yet, there are small cattle drives that still do take place in some areas.
What tool made large-scale ranching possible?
Barbed Wire.
