What are some disadvantages of Texas longhorn cattle?

Answer 1

Primarily colour and horns, especially if you want to sell longhorns through the conventional market; you are going to get docked for horns and speckled colouration like you wouldn't believe. One can also get intimidated by those large horns, and a wild TL would especially be dangerous. But overall, TL's are a great breed of cattle, as they are very hardy animals and very smart (they can in fact get those long horns through seemingly impossible spaces by just manouvering their heads to get through the brush and narrow passages), and many breeders have created a calm, easy-going breed that does well on just grass and hay like it has when it was first created.

Answer 2

Some disadvantages of Texas Longhorn cattle include their aggressive temperament, which can make them difficult to handle. They also tend to have lower carcass quality compared to other beef cattle breeds, resulting in less desirable meat. Finally, their horns can pose a safety risk to handlers and other animals.