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What made it possible for ranchers to keep large herds of cattle on their property?
Fences duuuhhh
After the Civil War why did Texas ranchers drive cattle herds to kansas?
After the Civil War Texas ranchers drove cattle in herds to Kansas because that is where the big stockyards were at the time. It was also a place for the Texas ranchers to use the railroad for shipping cattle elsewhere.
Why did ranchers head west?
Open land, no fences, and they could have large herds of cattle.
Why did most ranchers in the 1800s have small herds and few employees?
Most ranchers in the 1800s had small herds and few employees due to limited resources, including land and capital, which restricted their ability to scale operations. Additionally, the challenges of transportation and market access made it difficult to manage large herds profitably. Many ranchers focused on subsistence farming and maintaining manageable herds to ensure sustainability and minimize risks associated with harsh weather and disease. This approach allowed them to maintain a stable livelihood in a rapidly changing economic landscape.
Do chickens live in deserts?
Yes and no! Cattle do not live naturally in the desert but ranchers allow their herds to graze in the desert.
Why did ranchers risk driving their herds through Indian terrotory when using the chisholm trail?
because they wanted to get there faster and sold
What determinant of supply causes the supply of beef to decrease when a terrible blizzard destroys the herds of most ranchers in the western U.S?
Decrease
The last silver grizzly was killed in 1964 by ranchers protecting their herds in the Sierra del Nido even though it had been what country's largest animal?
The last silver grizzly was killed in 1964 in Mexico, where it had been the country's largest animal. It was killed by ranchers protecting their herds in the Sierra del Nido region.
What became important to the development of the cattle industry in the Great Plains in the late 19th century?
The railroads significantly opened the cattle industry to sales and sales meant ranchers could expand their lands and herds. Ranchers from even Texas could drive herds north to meet the railroad, and both factors helped develop towns in the Great Plains.
Which rail point did many Texas ranchers drive their cattle herds for shipment?
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.
Is the cattle feed yards declining or growing?
Growing, for now. More farmers and ranchers are going out of business or downsizing their herds, which means that there is a larger influx of cattle in the feedlots.
Why did the cattle ranchers have a price incentives?
Cattle ranchers had price incentives primarily due to the demand for beef and the profitability associated with raising cattle. As the population grew and urban centers expanded, the demand for meat increased, leading to higher prices. Additionally, ranchers often benefited from government policies, such as subsidies and support for the meat industry, which further incentivized them to increase production. This economic environment encouraged ranchers to invest more in their operations and expand their herds.
