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The herding of cattle from Texas to railroad centers to the north was called a cattle drive. Cattle drives took many months to complete. Some of the cowboys would drive the cattle to Kansas and not want to go back to the ranch after being paid. Then ranchers would have to hire more hands the next cattle drive season.
The number of cowboys in a cattle drive typically ranged from 10 to 20, depending on the size of the herd and the length of the drive. Larger drives could employ even more cowboys, sometimes up to 30 or more, to manage thousands of cattle. Each cowboy had specific roles, including wranglers, cooks, and trail bosses, ensuring the drive was successful and efficient. The exact number could vary based on factors such as terrain and weather conditions.
The railroads meant the rancher had a shorter journey to cattle markets. Instead of a cattle drive having to go a long distance, taking many days, the cattle were driven to the nearest railhead or cattle yard and loaded onto cattle trucks.
Many Texas ranchers drove their cattle herds to the rail point known as Abilene, Kansas, during the late 19th century. This town became a major shipping hub for cattle as it was the northern terminus of the Chisholm Trail. Ranchers sought to transport their cattle by rail to markets in the East, where demand for beef was high. Abilene's strategic location made it a vital point in the cattle drive era.
An average of 14 to 18 miles per day were made on cattle drives.
The Texas cattle industry had its origins from the Spanish culture in raising cattle and ranching. However, some practices of cattle ranching may have come from African cultures since many of the men who were involved in ranching and acting as cattle hands in many ranches in and around Texas were of African-American origin or descent.
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Depending on how many cattle are being inseminated at one time......from one to ten around $35.00 each.......From ten to under fifty the cost drops considerably to $27.00 each and over a hundred @ $14.50 each
Driving cattle north to markets was generally considered expensive due to the significant costs involved, including labor, feed, and transportation logistics. Additionally, the long distances required for cattle drives often led to losses from cattle straying or dying on the journey. While the potential profits from selling cattle in northern markets could offset some costs, the overall expense of the drive made it a risky venture for many ranchers.
Females (heifers and cows) have four teats: one for each quarter of the udder.