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 ]

2024年8月26日 · The Texas Longhorn cattle are tough and resistant breed of cattle. They are very active and hardy, but docile in temperament. They are also valued for their reproductive abilities, and longevity. The Texas Longhorn cattle are often used for …

2022年9月29日 · 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 Texas Longhorn, one of the state's most iconic symbols, has been hoofing through Texas history for centuries. This distinctive breed of cattle played a vital role in Texas' heritage, and the state maintains a herd of traditional Texas Longhorn cattle, allowing residents and visitors to experience these graceful animals first-hand.

2022年8月26日 · Texas Longhorn cattle are an American beef breed of European descent but with some indicine genetics from cattle of African origin. They came to the Americas during the new world discovery period. Texas Longhorns descend from Criollo cattle brought to the Americas from the Iberian Peninsula by Spanish explorers.

2022年4月27日 · The Texas Longhorn is an American breed of cattle, easily recognizable from its long horns. They are raised primarily for beef. Texas Longhorns are commonly seen in rodeos and are often used in steer riding. These cattle are incredibly sturdy, having adapted to the rugged environment centuries ago.

The majestic Texas Longhorn is an icon of Texas and the Southwest culture. It represents ranching, the American cowboy and the pioneer. Our history and the Texas Longhorn are inseparable.

Texas Longhorn cattle have long lyre-shaped horns that can reach up to 6 foot in length. They are a small to medium framed cattle breed with a typical cattle blockish body that is well defined with a medium sized rectangular face and slightly upturned snout.

While they might not be the official state animal of Texas, that's what you think of when you see a Texas Longhorn cow. Their sheer grandeur with their large, symmetrical horns, unique & multiple color & pattern variations and their gentle disposition makes them the single most desirable 'Pasture Ornament' anywhere (we've never heard of anyone ...

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: to conserve the “original” type of Texas Longhorn.