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<blockquote data-quote="Running Arrow Bill" data-source="post: 426596" data-attributes="member: 9"><p>So far, posters on this thread have "hit the nail on the head", so to speak about Longhorns. They've covered about everything... ;-) </p><p></p><p>I will add that according to the experts, Longhorns required about 80% of the forage, hay, etc. as other beef breeds do to maintain their conformation. They eat just about anything with no ill effects. When we got our place in 2002, the pastures were about 50% weeds, with bermuda grass struggling to spread. Now...we probably only have a 5-10% weed problem (due to Longhorn grazing and good pasture management and mowing weeds). </p><p></p><p>The Longhorns are very disease-resistant, but they still should have the usual vaccination program.</p><p></p><p>Calves just slip out...no need to even think about pulling one.</p><p></p><p>Easily trained via verbal or hand signals, body language. Each one has it's unique personality. They will respect your space with very little training. (I've found that Longhorns are easier to "train" than dogs I've had...lol...and a LOT easier to train than horses...) They load and unload in trailers calmly and orderly as well as re-locate from one pasture, alleyway, etc. to another in a calm manner.</p><p></p><p>Fantastic maternal instincts and nursing; and bulls have strong libido. Predators don't stand a chance around them...even calves will investigate and charge a small animal (rabbit, dog, cat, etc.). </p><p></p><p>Marketing & Selling:</p><p></p><p>Primary market is via Private Treaty, On-The-Farm Sale at Published Prices, and occasional specialty Longhorn auction sales. Sales to other LH breeders seeking your bloodlines for seedstock, "hobbists" looking for pasture ornaments, "weekend" ranchers, lean freezer beef, commercial producers looking for cross-breeding to 1st calf heifers (and other females). And, of course, "Sale Barn" animals that don't make the breeding cut and/or conformation "mistakes".</p><p></p><p>In today's market HORNS SELL. Large, full-bodied types without emphasis on "horn" sell to some markets (e.g., commercial cattle cross-breeding), and, seem to be the favorite of judges in the show circuit...but not always the case...depends on the show. Fuller bodied Longhorns are also used to out-cross to one's "thinner-bodied" animals to increase their body score.</p><p></p><p>Colorful patterns also sell well (except at Sale Barn).</p><p></p><p>Marketing of Longhorns is Nationwide. Buyers will travel long distances (or pay to have animal hauled) to get one or more they are looking for...color, horn, bloodlines, etc. In our Texas Panhandle location we have customers from Tennessee to California. We have purchased our own seedstock from breeders in a variety of States. Most of our own sales have been the result of potential buyers going to our website...some have purchased from us "sight unseen" based on our descriptions and photos.</p><p></p><p>With a Longhorn, if you have current photos of them and your brand on them, it is highly unlikely that you would NOT be able to identify yours if it gets out and/or stolen. Every LH has a unique color pattern, much like a fingerprint. Even if 2 animals appear to look alike, there is always one or more marks on them that makes them unique...no worry about an ID ear tag coming off and not know WHO the animal is.</p><p></p><p>Of course, there is always a market for colorful hides, horn and head mounts, etc... However, you do need to find a taxidermist that won't sock it too you on preserving these...</p><p></p><p>They are very curious animals, love to stand for pictures, and some are naturally very tame (based on certain genetics and other calm individuals in their pasture) and enjoy being petted. If you are calm yourself around them, treat them with respect, let them know YOU are the Alpha animal, use their names, they will respond accordingly. HOWEVER, if you don't treat them fairly...well...they DO have the advantage (aka horns)...lol.</p><p></p><p>Bill</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Running Arrow Bill, post: 426596, member: 9"] So far, posters on this thread have "hit the nail on the head", so to speak about Longhorns. They've covered about everything... ;-) I will add that according to the experts, Longhorns required about 80% of the forage, hay, etc. as other beef breeds do to maintain their conformation. They eat just about anything with no ill effects. When we got our place in 2002, the pastures were about 50% weeds, with bermuda grass struggling to spread. Now...we probably only have a 5-10% weed problem (due to Longhorn grazing and good pasture management and mowing weeds). The Longhorns are very disease-resistant, but they still should have the usual vaccination program. Calves just slip out...no need to even think about pulling one. Easily trained via verbal or hand signals, body language. Each one has it's unique personality. They will respect your space with very little training. (I've found that Longhorns are easier to "train" than dogs I've had...lol...and a LOT easier to train than horses...) They load and unload in trailers calmly and orderly as well as re-locate from one pasture, alleyway, etc. to another in a calm manner. Fantastic maternal instincts and nursing; and bulls have strong libido. Predators don't stand a chance around them...even calves will investigate and charge a small animal (rabbit, dog, cat, etc.). Marketing & Selling: Primary market is via Private Treaty, On-The-Farm Sale at Published Prices, and occasional specialty Longhorn auction sales. Sales to other LH breeders seeking your bloodlines for seedstock, "hobbists" looking for pasture ornaments, "weekend" ranchers, lean freezer beef, commercial producers looking for cross-breeding to 1st calf heifers (and other females). And, of course, "Sale Barn" animals that don't make the breeding cut and/or conformation "mistakes". In today's market HORNS SELL. Large, full-bodied types without emphasis on "horn" sell to some markets (e.g., commercial cattle cross-breeding), and, seem to be the favorite of judges in the show circuit...but not always the case...depends on the show. Fuller bodied Longhorns are also used to out-cross to one's "thinner-bodied" animals to increase their body score. Colorful patterns also sell well (except at Sale Barn). Marketing of Longhorns is Nationwide. Buyers will travel long distances (or pay to have animal hauled) to get one or more they are looking for...color, horn, bloodlines, etc. In our Texas Panhandle location we have customers from Tennessee to California. We have purchased our own seedstock from breeders in a variety of States. Most of our own sales have been the result of potential buyers going to our website...some have purchased from us "sight unseen" based on our descriptions and photos. With a Longhorn, if you have current photos of them and your brand on them, it is highly unlikely that you would NOT be able to identify yours if it gets out and/or stolen. Every LH has a unique color pattern, much like a fingerprint. Even if 2 animals appear to look alike, there is always one or more marks on them that makes them unique...no worry about an ID ear tag coming off and not know WHO the animal is. Of course, there is always a market for colorful hides, horn and head mounts, etc... However, you do need to find a taxidermist that won't sock it too you on preserving these... They are very curious animals, love to stand for pictures, and some are naturally very tame (based on certain genetics and other calm individuals in their pasture) and enjoy being petted. If you are calm yourself around them, treat them with respect, let them know YOU are the Alpha animal, use their names, they will respond accordingly. HOWEVER, if you don't treat them fairly...well...they DO have the advantage (aka horns)...lol. Bill [/QUOTE]
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