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They began where the cattle were bred and raised and were moved to the nearest town on the rail lines. Many cattlemen lived in the states of Texas and Oklahoma and for a time the nearest rail stop was Abeliene, Kansas.

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What role did the increase in beef prices play in the citizens participation in cattle drives?

As the beef prices rose in the mid to late 1800's, cattle began to be driven north to better markets. Large cattle drives required several people to watch the cattle and horses.


Why did you have cattle drives?

to get cattle to the market.


In what year did cattle drives on the chisolm trail reach their peak?

The big major cattle drives ended around the early 1900s, when the railroads became more and more accessible for ranchers to herd their cattle to. Then came the engine-powered trucks that could be brought directly to the ranches to haul cattle away to the rail station. When that began, then that was officially when the cattle drives ended.


What is the plural of cattle drive?

Cattle drives


Cattle industry and cattle drives originate in?

The cattle industry originated in Ancient Egypt over 5000 years ago. Same with the cattle drives.


Why did cattle drives in Kansas come to an end?

Cattle drives in Kansas came to an end primarily due to the expansion of the railroad system, which allowed for quicker and more efficient transportation of cattle to market without the need for long drives. Additionally, the introduction of barbed wire and the rise of settled farming in the region restricted open grazing lands, making traditional cattle drives more difficult. Economic factors, such as fluctuating cattle prices and the increasing cost of long drives, also contributed to the decline of this practice. As a result, ranchers began to adapt to new methods of cattle transportation that were more viable in the changing landscape.


How long did cattle drives last?

That depends on how far the cow hands had to drive the cattle. Most cattle drives lasted anywhere from a week to several months.


How long did the cattle drives last?

That depends on how far the cow hands had to drive the cattle. Most cattle drives lasted anywhere from a week to several months.


What insect made cattle feel unwelcome at cattle drives?

The tick.


Why did Cattle drives occur?

the market for cattle in texas was too small


What does a drover do?

It drives cattle in to a field


What affected cattle drives?

railhead