Posted on August 30, 2010 - by Russell

Why Own Texas Longhorns?

Thinking about getting involved in the cattle industry?

Needing to add to or restock your cattle operation?

You should consider Texas Longhorn cattle.

If you are a first time cattle owner or an absentee owner then the Texas Longhorn breed is the breed for you. Longhorn cattle are the no hassle breed which makes them ideal for the first time cattle owner or the owner who has little time to spend with his cattle. Longhorns, under most circumstances are more than capable of taking care of themselves. Longhorns are not only a breed that can be profitable to raise but enjoyable as well, they are each unique with no two alike. They are all different in their color patterns, size, horn length and personality making them a joy to be around. When you own Longhorns, you own a living breathing piece of history. The Texas Longhorn is the living symbol of the Old West.

Longhorn cow w/ 7mo old calf

Take advantage of these profit making genetics by adding Texas Longhorns to you cattle operation today.

v  Fertility – Breed at a young age, breed back quickly after calving and calve into their teenage years.

v  Longevity – Texas Longhorns breed and calve well into their teen years. More live calves over the years means more dollars in the rancher’s pocket.

v  Browse Utilization – Less supplemental feed is needed because the cattle take advantage of the forage available. Most Longhorn cows weight 1000lbs or less which means less cost to maintain the cows. This allows the rancher to possibly increase his carrying capacity, which increases the number calves produced thus increasing the potential profits. A good Longhorn cow will generally wean a calf that weights at least 40-50% of cow’s weight at weaning.

v  Disease/Parasite Resistance – A natural immunity developed over the centuries means fewer veterinarian bills and less maintenance for today’s cattlemen.

v  Reproductive Efficiency – Larger pelvic openings and low birth weights results in lives calves. Busy cattlemen can say “goodbye” to sleepless nights.

v  Adaptability – The breed thrives in climates from the hot, damp coastal regions to the harsh winters in Canada.

v  Hybrid Vigor – Heritable qualities enhances your present breed and gives you a new genetic pool. Commercial cattle producers are utilizing these inherited genetics of the Texas Longhorn female with their breed of bull to produce live, vigorous, profitable calves for the market place.