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Perhaps their easy-going temperament was what made them ideal for early farmers to domesticate them. Though many other animals in the world give good meat, milk, and hide, the bovine was chosen over others perhaps because of both temperament and ability to learn that humans are beings that give them good food to eat.
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∙ 13y agoNot only do cows provide us with meat and milk products they also have many other uses. We are able to utilize parts for pharmacuetical needs, their hides for leather (used for clothing), their hair for uses in paint brushes, insulation, padding in upholstery etc...
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∙ 11y agoIt is what feeds America and all the other countries in the world. The U.S brings in most of its revenue from agriculture. Without the cattle industry everybody in the world would literally starve.
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∙ 14y agoCattle were used for meat suck as beef and other things. They were also used for hard farm work such as plowing and maybe even pulling a wagon.
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∙ 13y agoBecause they were (and are) animals used for food production.
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∙ 11y agoBecause it was a cheap food source in the 1860's-1890's.
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∙ 11y agoIt has a historical importance that dates back over 400 years ago and has been a source of prevalence that isn't going to go away anytime soon.
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∙ 9y agoRailroads were important to the Great Plains cattle industry in the 19th century.
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Is raising cattle an important industry in the northeast?
yes Tyyre
How did the cattle industry begin?
The discovery of Longhorn cattle, a breed of cattle descended from cows and bulls left by early Spanish settlers in the American Southwest, triggered the growth of the cattle industry.
What impact did the American cattle industry have on the growth of the nation?
The open range and the cattle industry contributed to the development of the western US enormously. The infrastructure including rail road was improved and people got job opportunities to work in the cattle industry.
When did the cattle industry start in Texas?
The Texas cattle industry had its origins from the Spanish culture in raising cattle and ranching. However, some practices of cattle ranching may have come from African cultures since many of the men who were involved in ranching and acting as cattle hands in many ranches in and around Texas were of African-American origin or descent.
Where is the center of Argentina cattle industry?
The majority of cattle in Argentina can be found in an area of the Pampas called the Humid Pampa, which have very fertile fields.
How did cattle trails help make ranching an important industry in Texas?
It helps the cattle industry because since texas had alot of plains the cattle were able to survive in texas.
Is raising cattle an important industry in the northeast?
yes Tyyre
Can you give me a sentence for cattle raising?
Cattle raising is important to the cattle industry because it keeps a constant supply of calves that are used for beef.
How important was the cattle industry and mining in the westward expansion?
The cattle industry and mining were very important in the westward expansion. They were two of the main reasons why the railroad was built. Without the railroad many small towns would not have been founded.
Cattle industry and cattle drives originate in?
The cattle industry originated in Ancient Egypt over 5000 years ago. Same with the cattle drives.
What western states have cattle herding as a primary industry?
Which western states have cattle as a primary industry
How did Pasteur save the cattle industry?
Developed vaccine for Anthrax, a disease that threatened the cattle industry.
Which development was most important in encourging the growth of the cattle industry during the late 1800s?
expansion of railway lines
Which development was most important in encouraging the growth of cattle industry during the late 1800?
development of barbed wire
Which development was most important in encourage the growth of the cattle industry during the late 1800?
development of barbed wire
Who made the western cattle industry profitable?
Ranchers made the western cattle industry profitable. They did this by selling and raising cattle for food and agricultural purposes.
What was the californios' main industry?
cattle ranching
