Texas Longhorn - Wikipedia
The Texas Longhorn is an American breed of beef cattle, characterized by its long horns, which can span more than 8 ft (2.4 m) from tip to tip. [4] It derives from cattle brought from the Iberian Peninsula to the Americas by Spanish conquistadors from the time of the Second Voyage of Christopher Columbus until about 1512. [5]
Texas Longhorn - The Cattle Site
Shaped by a combination of natural selection and adaptation to the environment, the Texas Longhorn is the only cattle breed in America which - without aid from man - is truly adapted to America.
The Wild History of the Texas Longhorn - HowStuffWorks
These impressive Texas longhorn has an illustrious past. HowStuffWorks looks at how they wound their way through America and settled in the heartland.
State of Texas Longhorn Herd History - Texas Historical Commission
Initially referred to as "Texas cattle" and later Texas longhorns, the animals reportedly populated a widespread area by the time Texas won its independence from Mexico in 1836--from the Red River to the Rio Grande, east to the Louisiana line and …
Texas Longhorn Cattle: 12 Facts, Like They Aren't Actually From …
Jun 4, 2021 · How much do you know about Texas longhorn cattle? These famous cows are more mysterious than you might think. Brush up on your cow knowledge!
RISING FROM THE PAST - Texas Longhorn Breeders Association …
An estimated 10 million Texas cattle were trailed to Northern markets between 1866 and 1895 bringing in the staggering sum of $200,000,000. However, in the late 1800s, the hardy Texas Longhorn met with an enemy its natural instincts couldn't fight - the fencing of the open ranges and the importation of other breeds.
CTLR Home - Cattlemen's Texas Longhorn Registry
It’s hard to imagine any other animal having made as large an impact on its state as has the iconic Texas Longhorn. The Cattlemen’s Texas Longhorn Registry was formed by one simple goal: …
FROM CATTLE DRIVES TO TODAY’S MARKETS - Texas Longhorn …
Many choose to raise quality registered Texas Longhorns to be a part of preserving and insuring a future for this special breed of cattle and to enjoy the agricultural lifestyle with their family.
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In 1850, it was estimated nearly 500,000 Longhorns could be found in south western California. In 1865, official estimates placed the Longhorn population in Texas at between 3,000,000 and 4,000,000 head. These wild, nature-developed cattle provided cash for their captors and multiplied rapidly.
History of the Texas Longhorn: Why is it Popular? - Discover Real …
May 31, 2022 · The Texas Longhorn is the only cattle breed considered native to the United States. A true typical longhorn is known for its long horns and distinctive coloring—a combination of red, white, brown, and black.