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Bosque County cattle history traces pioneer herds to the trails
The article surveys Bosque County cattle development from Texas trail drives to dairy and beef shifts. It notes early brands, cattle routes to New Orleans, Shreveport, and Red River markets, and the Chisholm trail. It covers tick fever, imported stock, and the rise of Herefords, Angus, and later beef economics. It highlights railroads, packers, and price changes through World War I and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horse County
Kelle
Louisa Dennis
Williams
B. M. Everett
R. 8. Barnes Sree
T. C. Alexander
Johnd. White
A. Y- Reeder
M. Ole and
Canute Canuteson
Sarah Barry
P.M. Gandy
W. ApKemp
Leroy Parks
New Orleans
Shreveport
Alexandria
Kansas
Texas
Bosque County
Kimball Bend Crossing
Brazos
Dean
Red River
Chisholm
West Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
California
M. College
Greenwrades
Fear Fonds
United States
Childress Creek
Drahns
Logans
Crawfills Gap
Burleson and Johns
Hill
Fort Worth
Bosque
Jersey
Vax
Hereford Breeders Association