Barbed-wire. When farmers started putting up barbed-wire fences, cattle drives couldn't get to the feilds forthe cows to graze.
That depends on how far the cow hands had to drive the cattle. Most cattle drives lasted anywhere from a week to several months.
That depends on how far the cow hands had to drive the cattle. Most cattle drives lasted anywhere from a week to several months.
The Great Western Cattle Trail drives occurred primarily during the late 19th century, as cattle ranchers in Texas sought to transport their herds to northern markets. Following the Civil War, an increased demand for beef and the expansion of railroads fueled these drives, with cowboys herding cattle along established routes from Texas through Oklahoma and into Kansas. The trail offered a pathway through open range land, allowing for the movement of thousands of cattle while avoiding barbed wire fences and settled farmland. These drives played a significant role in shaping the cattle industry and the American West.
Cowhands led cattle drives in the 1860's to move cattle from the southwest to the nearest rail station where the cattle could be carried north. Cattle were worth about 3 times in the north what they were in the south.
It provides a taste of the Old West.
to get cattle to the market.
Cattle drives
The cattle industry originated in Ancient Egypt over 5000 years ago. Same with the cattle drives.
The quick easy answer is..The open plains were cut up by "Barbed Wire" Barbed wire put an end to the great Cattle drives of the old West and to a certain extent The Cowboy.
In the 19th century, the term "cowboy" referred to skilled cattle herders who managed large herds of cattle on ranches or during long-distance drives, particularly in the American West. A "cattle drive" was the process of moving these herds from grazing areas to market, often covering vast distances over difficult terrain. Cowboys played a crucial role in these drives, facing challenges like harsh weather, rough landscapes, and the threat of cattle rustlers. The era of cattle drives peaked in the late 1800s, symbolizing the expansion of the cattle industry and the romanticized image of the American West.
Barbed-wire. When farmers started putting up barbed-wire fences, cattle drives couldn't get to the feilds forthe cows to graze.
That depends on how far the cow hands had to drive the cattle. Most cattle drives lasted anywhere from a week to several months.
That depends on how far the cow hands had to drive the cattle. Most cattle drives lasted anywhere from a week to several months.
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the market for cattle in texas was too small
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.