is the opposite of breeding a bull strong in certain points to cows weak in those areas, and producing an individual that’s mediocre in several ways.
By keeping those that reproduce good all-around Longhorns – animals that are growthy, possess good breed characteristics, good milk producers and make outstanding mothers, like a good Longhorn should, breeders can quickly concentrate these qualities into a strain which can exert influence throughout the breed. Sometimes smaller breeders are at an advantage because of being able to spend more time preparing and planning a program on a per-cow basis. Planning and preparation are requisites in any business, and shall never go unrewarded.
Probably one of the greatest value added by small breeders, is the passion that they have for the cattle and excitement of getting into the industry. They are constantly talking to other breeders and gaining knowledge about the breed. But what makes them even more special, is that they share this enthusiasm by constantly spreading the word of our beloved breed to friends, neighbors, and anyone who can spare a second while checking out at the grocery store. They seek out those opportunities to help grow their program as well as bring others in. They help this industry grow.
Our Beloved Cattle
Our cattle help us enjoy life a little bit more – don’t you think? We have all made new, lifelong friends from Longhorn events. We have been blessed with beautiful cattle to enjoy every day. Because of them, we stop and smell the roses so to speak. But we are truly grateful for the uniqueness of our cattle. Some of the genetic advantages that we get to enjoy are: Longevity; High Fertility Rates; Calving Ease; Ease of Marketability; and, Leaner Beef.
Since being brought to Mexico, and making their way North to Texas and
California, Texas Longhorns have been able to evolve into the hardy and adaptable cattle they are today. They typically live well into their 20s, and some have even lived into their 30s. Longhorns are capable of producing 20 or more calves, their high fertility rates are a great factor of why Longhorns are so great. They rarely have trouble with calving, and with bulls, they are known to have high semen counts. While some breeds will search for desirable grassland products, Texas Longhorns can survive and thrive off of many things. Along with this, they can thrive in any environment – from Texas heat to the icy winters of Virginia. Their immune systems help them ward off diseases that are dangerous to other breeds. Longhorn beef has less fat than any other breed of cattle, making it very desirable to health savvy consumers. All of these factors, however, do not compare to the fact that walking beside these magnificent, docile beasts in the pastures can bring a smile to any face.
Our Supporters
Honestly, a lot of things would not be possible without the support of the many breeders that continue to help our industry grow. They support events. They support sales. They support the registry. They support by consigning the best animals, which let’s face it, it is hard to give up your best sometimes. They support by providing help to other breeders in the industry facing trials. They support by donating time. The TLCA has a magnificent Board of Directors, who are very hands-on and want to see our industry grow. The TLCA has a wonderful Director of Operations, Chase Vasut, who often does not get the credit for the amount of work that he puts into the organization. From workers at the office, workers behind the scenes of the Journal, to workers that help at each event, they all jointly work hard to serve this industry. So we are grateful to all of those mentioned and to all of those who love Texas Longhorns.
30 TEXAS LONGHORN JOURNAL i NOVEMBER 2017
THANK YOU
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