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Longhorn
Origin
Spain (developed in USA)
Type
Beef
Size
Medium
Weight
800–1,500 lbs
Color
Any color or pattern
Temperament
Generally docile
About Longhorn
Texas Longhorns are an iconic American breed descended from Spanish cattle brought to the New World in the 1400s. Their legendary horn spans can exceed 7 feet tip to tip. Longhorns are incredibly hardy, thriving in harsh conditions with minimal supplemental feed. They played a central role in the great cattle drives of the 1800s and are valued today for their lean beef, easy calving, and disease resistance.
Key Traits
- ✓Iconic long horns
- ✓Extreme hardiness
- ✓Lean beef
- ✓Easy calving
- ✓Disease resistant