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The largest contiguous deeded ranch in the US is the Waggoner Estate in Vernon, Texas at 525,000 acres under one fence

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What did the egyptians use cattle for?

for the meat... the farmers for the extra help


Does Louisiana make money with cattle?

Yes, Louisiana does make money from cattle production. The state has a significant cattle industry, primarily focused on beef cattle, contributing to the agricultural economy. Louisiana's favorable climate and abundant pastureland support cattle grazing, making it a viable source of income for many farmers. Additionally, cattle farming supports related industries, such as feed production and meat processing, further enhancing its economic impact.


Are cattle native to North America?

No, they originated in Eurasia and were brought to NA by settlers. Buffalo has better meat with less fat and more protein and do not harm the soil as cattle. It was a dumb thing not to use the inland resources for meat. Deer also provides good meat. Cattle and swine should have never been introduced to start an industry.


What meat do Mayans eat?

The Mayans ate and eat, because they still exist they eat dear meat, and they eat turkey.


How did the growth of the railroad help the cattle industry?

Refrigerated railroad cars could take the processed meat to the East. Actually the railroads enabled ranchers to drive their cattle shorter distances to the trains that came to their most local cow-town. The railroads allowed cattle to be transported long distances, quickly and efficiently to distant markets. This meant that herding of cattle on foot over long distances, using much man power, would eventually be consigned to the western cowboy movies.

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Who did the cattle farmers sell their cattle to?

Other cattlemen or butchers. There are no Cattle Farmers, they are called Cattle Ranchers, Farmers work the land for planting crops. Cattle are sold two ways, at a sale barn or by ranch sale. The sale barn have sales on weekly sales open to the public, ranch sales are held a ranch usually once a year and mostly by invitation, these cattle usually are registered breeds. Cattle sold at a sale barn may make several trips across the country before they make it to the meat market.


What state grows a lot of meat?

Texas and Colorado are big meat producers (Cattle and sheep).


Which of the United States sells the most meat products?

Florida has the largest ranch population in the United States. They currently sell the most meat products.


Why did cattle ranchers want to get the cattle to get northern and eastern state?

Because there was a ready market short on fresh meat.


why did cattle ranchers want to get the cattle to the northern and eastern state?

Because there was a ready market short on fresh meat.


What breed was developed for largest cuts of meat cattle?

You may be thinking of either the Belgium Blue or Piedmontese.


What are examples of homophonic puns?

A man left a cattle ranch to his three boys and they called it Focus because it's where the sons raise meat. (sun's rays meet)


What are cattle raised for the production of meat is called?

Cattle are reared for milk and meat production.


Why cattle meat is better than cow meat?

They're one and the same, there's no difference between "cattle meat" and "cow meat." Cow and/or cattle meat is called Beef, regardless what class or type of bovine it came from.


What is the baby name for beef?

Veal is the meat of young cattle; beef is the meat of older cattle.


What was the role of Chicago in he beef industry?

Workers there processed cattle and packed meat for shipment east.


Why do people slaughter cattle?

Cattle are slaughtered for their edible meat.