The Old Blue Sign

Herds were made up in all parts of Texas and, as they passed though the country, owners of smaller herds sold cattle to the drive and the herds increased. Sometimes cattle, without their owner's knowledge or consent, voluntarily joined herds as they passed through. This created a big problem. A...

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Published inThe Cattleman Vol. 100; no. 7; p. 22
Main Author McLaughlin, J Mark
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Fort Worth Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Incorporated 01.12.2013
Subjects
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Cattle
Cattle industry
Economic activity
Livestock
Ranches
United States > US
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Summary:Herds were made up in all parts of Texas and, as they passed though the country, owners of smaller herds sold cattle to the drive and the herds increased. Sometimes cattle, without their owner's knowledge or consent, voluntarily joined herds as they passed through. This created a big problem. As the ranges were not fenced, it was a difficult task to keep the trail herds separated from the local herds.
ISSN:0008-8552