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Cattle Drives and Trails
The activity of moving cattle as a herd, either for a short distance or over several hundred miles is referred to as a cattle drive. Drives were of major importance before cattle trailers and liners were invented, and these movements created major trails that were used by other herds that were moved to be sold for beef or to make their home on a newly found ranch. Questions on cattle drives and trails, both historic and current, can be found here.
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How did the first cattle trail improve the economy of eastern Indian Territory?
A cattle trail meant that cowboys and their cattle needed a place to stop and rest and eat, and also as a means and a place to sell their herd. More people that stop at an area encourage more stores, shops and other services that are needed to be built there.
The quote "We left King ranch on a December day in 1873" is from the book Five Years a Dragoon. The book was written by Percival Lowe.
In what time period were cattle drives present?
Cattle drives were primarily prominent in the United States from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century, particularly between the 1860s and 1880s. This period was characterized by the movement of large herds of cattle from ranches in Texas and other states to railheads in Kansas and other areas for transport to markets in the East. The practice declined with the expansion of railroads and changes in cattle ranching methods.
What did a stampede have to do with a cattle drive?
Frightened cattle that run out of control form what is called a stampede. These stampedes are difficult to regain control of, especially when going over difficult terrain in adverse weather conditions.
What is an Airplanes white trail?
The white trail you see behind an airplane in the sky is called a contrail.
It's an artificial cloud made by the exhaust of jet aircraft or from the wingtips.
How can you drive a cost function from the given Leontief production function?
if y=min(ax1,bx2) then y=ax1, y=bx2 so x1=y/a and x2=y/b so C=w1.y/a + w2.y/b
C=y(w1/a+w2/b)
What are the best boots to wear on a cattle drive?
It depends on what time of year your cattle drive is in and where you are at. If it is warm and dry wear cowboy boots or ropers. If it is cold and wet or just cold wear insulated riding boots. I assume you are riding a horse as well.
Why were cattle drives profitable?
More and more railroads were built, and as more settlers came in to settle the land, fences were being put up in the form of board/wood fences and barbed wire fences to keep cattle off their property. Other ranchers put up barbed wire fencing to keep other cattle of their property and to keep neighboring cattle herds mixing with their own. And, in the early 1900's and late 1800's more and more breeds from Europe and Asia were being imported into North America and being either infused into the current breeds that were so popular there, or beginning to take over, gaining popularity for better carcass merits, better weight gain, bigger calves, etc.
