Butler Texas Longhorns are a distinct family known for their twisty horn shapes and beautiful color patterns. Prior to the perpetuation of the seven families the wild cattle herds of Texas possessed Spanish, Oxen and European blood. to the end that the present few examples be preserved from extinction." to carefully approve cattle for registration purity, the highest percentage All Rights Reserved. Most of Milby's cattle were butchered after he died in 1971 but the best were saved by several selective breeders. Butler, MO 64730. Mr. Butler purchased a special Some of my 1980 heifers were 38" tip-to-tip at two years of age. They fall to a white color often with dark ears, nose, eyes and ankles. The WR cattle are intensely inbred. Proudly created with Wix.com. Years after his death, there still survives an identifiable type of Texas Longhorn cattle that bears the Butler name, which may be traced in an unbroken line to the native big-horned cattle of East Texas and the Gulf Coast. Longhorn Sale. 2023 Butler Texas Longhorns Longhorn Cattle at Butler Texas Longhorns in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area Longhorn Cattle at Butler Texas Longhorns in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area. This painful chapping causes owners much unwanted Cattle drives were a major economic activity in the 19th and early 20th century American West, particularly between 1850s and 1910s.In this period, 27 million cattle were driven from Texas to railheads in Kansas, for shipment to stockyards in Louisiana and points east. Prior to 1940 the Milby Butler herd was reported to be dominant earth tones -- browns, pale reds, duns and smoke colors. Color, horn, fertility, calving ease and beef. Hwy 183 South - Lockhart, Texas Sale Every Thursday 11 AM Special Cow Sales Held Monthly . 22245 S. Lower Highland Rd. Located in League City, Texas, the museum tells the unique story of the iconic breed of Texas longhorn cattle through a one-of-a-kind collection of western art and artifacts. None of the WR purchases were from other major herds of that day. We bought our first longhorn soon after moving to Beeville and quickly became "hooked". The longest, tallest and most rapid gaining Longhorns all trace to this great bull. Browse a wide selection of Cows Registered / Seed Stock - Beef Cattle for sale near you at LivestockMarket.com, the leading site to buy and sell Cattle online. in a close call decision, 2% is the whole world. And, don't forget HEIFERS Each of our heifers has the potential to be the next class winneru0003or top-producer in your herd. Fall round-ups were held before the herd drifted back to the lowlands. Weve worked hard over the last 11 years to build on a foundation of proven Butler genetics. comes to faces and wives, color matters. Jackie and her bull calf are the total. The interest rate was 17 percent. The other five herds started from ten to several dozen years earlier. "He had over 600 head of mama cows in 1965. Beauty was the first cow recognized in the Texas Longhorn breed with over 60" tip to tip. Little Jackie was found in Louisiana years ago and after hard work we negotiated to buy her. Milby also used the MB brand at times. The Peeler cattle are truly professional range cattle. The Dickinson Cattle Co. LLC herd has about 3% Peeler blood. More large horned and big beefy bulls were used in this foundation herd than any other. Which reveals their Spanish influence. The dynamic colors seen today, have been bred into herds by special selection because of public appeal. 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. The normal Yates cow has a small circumference and short horn tip to tip. spots are considered more valuable than large sombrero size spots. Years after his death, there still survives an identifiable type of Texas Longhorn cattle that bears the Butler name, which may be traced in an unbroken line to the native big-horned cattle of East Texas and the Gulf Coast. At Stanley Cattle Company, we havent lost sight of these important traits. They are individualistic and no other herds look exactly like they do. PEELER cattle were the first cattle purchased by Dickinsons. This family is the most popular out cross to other foundation strains. The WR herd was the latest of origin. In marketing Refuge, the high selling cattle were most always black speckled. For the past 22 years a group of Longhorn breeders dedicated to preserving the Butler line of cattle have come together for the Annual Butler Breeders Invitational Sale featuring only cattle . reds. Follow us Stay in Touch! Many Butler bulls became popular, such as Classic, Superior, Unlimited, Blue Horns, Dixie Hunter, Tabasco, Dixie Rebel, Conquistador, Bold Ruler, Man O' War, Monarch, Holman B1, Sam and others. Some of the light red steers measured over 7 feet tip-to-tip at 11 years of age. WICHITA REFUGE cattle have the best known history. Note: The Butler Texas Longhorn Cattle, by Dewitt Meshell, was reprinted with permission from The Longhorn Scene, February, 1982. We bred Cranberry Wine (Mother of RC Pacific Mermaid) and when she crossed with Tejas Star something magical happened. They lived in semi-desert, lots of mesquite, diamond back rattlers and timber wolves. Volunteer or become a member or a museum sponsor to help support education about Texas history. The government herd always had staff carefully record this information. The Wright herd is now managed by Tracy Wright. It is one of the Seven Families of longhorns and it started with Milby Butler in 1923, when he began making the Butler bloodline synonomous with certain characteristics. $132.14. Often the one unique herd animal with the This breeding will give you a good looking horn by three years of age. The Yates cows have every quality needed to produce calves in the desert. sell for higher prices. of years were cattle that could pull a covered wagon, plow or drag logs for It would be a perfect world if the bull has a high value color, over 80" horns Fans of WR cattle were devastated by this seventy year policy change. Milby bred for horns. We spend a lot of time around our cows and as a result, most of them can be hand fed and regularly ask for head scratches. value with color should be a business decision. Courtesy of Bull Creek Longhorns missnancy813220_thumb.jpeg drivingrangeheifer92720_thumb.jpeg I have no answer for that one. Mr. Marks raised a lot of twisty horned, brindle cattle, with strong red, dun and brown coloration. Share: . 1) I never realized they roamed or were we raised this close to the Gulf Coast. Each family has one or more faults or weaknesses. This survival color pattern may be on a predominantly white critter, I personally like the old foundation Wright blood the best. All Rights Reserved, LIVE WEBCAST and INTERNET BIDDING AVAILABLE. This decision will be the most significant any Longhorn breeder has to make if a profitable business is desired. I would love to show you my herd and tell you more about the Butler Family of Texas Longhorn cattle. At one time the historic Wright blood was intensely inbred. Nearby homes similar to 284 Butler Dr have recently sold between $260K to $370K at an average of $190 per square foot. Registered Longhorns today trace to ancestry verified for purity by this careful visual inspection. He was successful in raising that. Years after his death, there still survives an identifiable type of Texas Longhorn cattle that bears the Butler name, which may be traced in an unbroken line to the native big-horned cattle of East Texas and the Gulf Coast. To stop this practice, Butler, WR and many other families' bloodlines were introduced to out cross. We like our cattle to have good conformation, color, horn, and gentle dispositions. With only one documented exception, Milby never used a bull that he didn't raise. Located just 15 miles south of San Antonio, TX. Salebill; VIP-Valley Oaks Incentive Program. cow shower curtain. have beautiful eyes; eyes are the first and most important thing to nearly Peeler probably was more careless in allowing non-Longhorn blood to creep into his herd than any of the other six. Some of these old family herds just don't have any recorded beginning. Hopefully a happy Feel free to explore the website, or just come visit us and see what were all about! are more valuable than pale light tones. Through the efforts of a few breeders, the Butler cattle have grown in numbers and prominence in recent years and are favored by many now for their exceptional horn growth. The tri-color can also go from light to very dark, even Unfortunately, many in todays Longhorn industry have gotten caught up in one-trait selection at the expense of historic traits that have set the Longhorn apart from other cattle breeds and allowed them to survive for hundreds of years mothering ability, browse utilization, and disease resistance. satisfied with an Angus herd of all one color. Very few breeders can say this. 0:29 . 3 Beds. More WR blood is available in the nation than any other family. The Butler cow, Beauty at 58" set an early record and her son Classic at 61" topped all bulls prior to 1980. When the TLBAA started to sponsor sales, Milby consigned several cows to help out. Bison Sale. Probably less than 10% of the bulls raised by WR ever reach up to 40" horn spans. depending on health conditions. Meshell remembers Milby B as a knowledgeable cattleman and breeder. Some had a long goatee like growth of hair hanging from the top inner ear protecting it from tropical insects. At the beginning of the registry in 1964, a 100% visual inspection program was implemented to assure purity and type. For Additional Information: Contact: Mike Crawford , Email: mike_crawford@mccom.com www.texaslonghornbreeder.com. leg hair, udder and teats, plus the sensitive areas under the tail. The herd was expanded in the late twenties by Jack's purchase of the Melgaard herd. large horns (to retain yokes) and athletic abilities were of the utmost importance. if a small white spot is on a newborn calf, Longhorn people could never be Shop. Mr. Butler purchased a special unrelated cow who impressed him with her large horns. The late J.G. Many could be considered outstanding on horns." It would stand to reason that a high There are said to be other unrelated families, but the numbers are very small and no other groups with origins this old are commonly referred to in Texas Longhorn circles. After you tour the museum, take a leisurely stroll through the museum grounds or head over to Heritage Park and relax on the deck next to the pond for a little bird watching. This means every cow learns to be a good mother or ends up without a calf. About 10% of the Dickinson Cattle Co. LLC herd is Wright blood. These were not traditional colors. Each cow killed brought about $5 for the hide and tallow, and buttons were made from the horns. Most of them went to the slaughterhouse." There'a a multitude of ways to get involved with the Museum! As the Butler genetics move forward, the People are choosey. Eventually League City won out.) Non-pigmented eye areas have historically been a major weakness It is only chance that any survive at all. Western history, art, and science are demonstrated and preserved throughout the Museum and Educational Center with programs focused on agriculture, Gulf Coast Heritage and Texas history. TLBAA Registered Butler and Butler-Blend Texas Longhorns. Many were the smallest horned and most solid colored of the seven families. Welcome to Butler Texas Longhorns! The third floor was George's observatory, where he could look over the range with a telescope at his cattle. The herd sire, Smarty, was a son of the old Miss John Wayne cow. ears and a few small specks of a light roan hair coat. All seven were separate from other herds with minimal exchanges of blood stock prior to 1932. The Butler Texas Longhorn is a type of longhorn all it's own. Today the Peeler family herd is under the management of Justin Peeler. We are extremely fortunate to have acquired this little guy from Kaso Kety with the Little Ace Cattle Company in Folsom, LA. I've been asked by several people to write this information down. He has sired more over 50" progeny than any other WR bull. I just like the cattle and respect them, I don't claim to know a lot about Longhorns." Once there was a shipment of 49,000 head of Texas Longhorns bound for Cuba. Today they are one of the most sought after families for those who breed for horns. George W. Butler was a widely known and respected civic leader of early Clear Creek/League City. Included among these are Blackie Graves, Wiley and Pauline Russell, Sam Partlow, J.W. He had big ideas all the way through. The big horn cattle of Yates blood are steers, and some are very competitive in shows in their old age. Trusted Butler Favorites . Description: Tejas Meteorite is our newest herd sire. Many Butler steers were used in the Centennial Trail Drive to Dodge City in 1966. different from the home pasture is often the target of choice. problem. We have always thought very highly of Tejas Star so when the opportunity to own on of his sons came up, we just couldn't pass it up. However history well documents that the Hereford cattle of the USA were bred up from Texas Longhorns. Some historic registered Hereford blood types overlap to Texas Longhorn families. Thanks for being apart of Butler Texas Longhorns where quality is who we are. What makes the longhorn different? Each item in the museum has a unique and fascinating history. Prior to 1940 the Milby Butler herd was reported to be dominant earth tones Even when a brindles. Click for Catalog with Sale Results, 2022 BUTLER BREEDER'S INVITATIONAL SALE The Phillips contribution of just one prepotent sire had more authority in shaping the breed than many of the other 7 family whole herds. animals often change with the seasons to embrace a smoky or silver gray tone Nearly all pure black longhorn cattle today trace to Don Quixote. Besides serving as postmaster, George W. was a Galveston County commissioner for six years and was the prime mover in securing a bridge across Galveston Bay to the City of Galveston. the dark color of your choice. About 15% of the Dickinson Cattle Co. LLC herd is Butler blood. Only two segments are nearly extinct. Gixige Highland Cow Shower Curtain, Get Naked Western Country Farmhouse Style, Funny Longhorn Rustic Bull Hairy Cattle Animal Print, Modern Bathroom Decor Fabric Set, with 12 Hooks 72 x 72 Grey. More of his down-line progeny are used in frozen semen and embryo transfer than any other line. Many had a slight Brahman look and a V shape horn, rather than the straight out, lateral shape so popular today. We pay distinct attention to color, face, structural correctness, horn shape, horn length, and a cows ability to stay in good shape. Women understand pretty things. The Butler Texas Longhorn Cattle Butler Bloodline: Yesterday and Today, Part 1 The Seven Families (Plus One) Revisited Butler Bloodline: Yesterday and Today, Part 2 MILBY BUTLER, 1889-1971:The Butler Longhorns Live On CLONING Double Helix Ranch Boston Globe EQUIPMENT DCCI PC Cattle Pens Red Hills Ranch HEALTH Buckhorn Cattle Company Each one of them utilized Butler genetics extensively as they built their programs. He loaned a friend in Corpus 100 head of steers and also put over 100 head on the Bolivar Island. He be came an enthusiastic supporter of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America upon its formation in 1964. To me, a heifer that has a 36" horn tip-to-tip at two years of age has a nice horn. Although the That may take black, including the nose area, the inner ear, under parts and ankles. Mo-Kan Livestock Market, Inc. 7133 NE Business 49 Loop PO Box 368 Butler, MO 64730. Today, producers of Texas Longhorns either raise their favorite family bloodlines in a pure state or mix combinations of several of the seven pure bloodlines. Shop. An interesting and informative museum specifically about Butler Longhorn cattle. USDA Market Report. Cattlemen caught in a devastating cost-price squeeze are now taking a serious second look at the old Texas Longhorn. BUTLER cattle trace a family mating program back to the early twenties. Over a period of time, all the cattle in the Cuba shipment were unloaded in the Butler stock pens before resuming their rail journey to the coast via the G.H.& H. The Butlers also had a slaughtering house through which many Longhorns passed. It is one of the Seven Families of longhorns and it started with Milby Butler in 1923, when he began making the Butler bloodline synonomous with certain characteristics. and his horns were over 42". Non-pigmented udders "Like the silver dollars, there are not going to be any more, we can only preserve the Longhorns we have!" He served as president of TLBAA for 2 years and was well appreciated. Sale Every Thursday 11 AM Special Cow Sales Held Monthly. The WR cattle were selected from smaller obscure herds, although the rangers travelled right in the same area of the major herds of that day. The King Ranch was the main stronghold of Peeler blood. These few 50" cows in number probably were one in hundreds among Yates cows. At Dickinson Cattle Co. LLC no one of the seven pure families is bred as such, but rather a "blend" of superior individuals representing the top genetics of the most popular pure families. This pairing produced herd sires like Classic, Reveille and Butler Boy, and the great cow Lady Butler, dam of Monarch. As to Yates bulls, I have never understood how to mate them. Each has strong and weak points. 12:00 p.m. Pre-Sale Activities Cattle begin selling approximately 12:30 p.m. Lockhart Auction - Highway 183 S - Lockhart, Texas (28 miles south of Austin) Friday, September 4, 2020 12:00 Noon . Today we see some beautiful colored Yates cattle which were not a normal thing years ago. Home. speckled Butler-bred animal is bred to another colorful one, the result often "This is conceded to be the longest wagon bridge in the world," reported the Texas Coast Promoter in 1896. Nearby Recently Sold Homes. We have strived to add diverse bloodlines to our herd and have some of the big favorites in our breeding stock, including some straight Butler blood-lined cattle. WR cows are very feminine. (Milby Butler willed me his famous brand, and I plan to use the Butler brand on some special cattle in the future.). However, just because a cow has 80 inches of horn tip-to-tip doesnt mean shell produce long horned offspring. As a result of the ruggedness of dark pigmented skin and its resistance to About 300 or 400 feet southeast of the house, he built a three-story barn. (You can unsubscribe anytime), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiUtUuBl54o, Check out our feature from YOLO TXTV, Long Live the Longhorn. sire will be used to quickly change the hue. The Peeler, WR and Butler all have a dated beginning. Probably more solid color bulls have been used on the WR cows than most herds. to check what your wife likes. One person's definition of value color is a color that is hard to describe. and genetic changes. . Climates affected the colors. Miniature Longhorn Cattle. The single family line-bred herds have not sold well except in well managed Butler family sales. This availability creates WR bulls in large numbers and therefore they normally sell fairly economically. It was very rare for him to ever let a cow go. all were white like their mother. many were used with minimal horn and bred only for their bright colors. The second floor was feed storage and living quarters for his cowboys. DeWitt Meshell has described the Butler Texas Longhorn as a type of Longhorn all its own. The cows were carefully selected and put in each pasture with the bull that Mr. Butler thought would give him the length, base, and corkscrew-type horn. The Phillips blood is one unique in itself. Explore within to answer your questions, to learn about Butler Texas Longhorn history, to see photos of influential Butler animals, and to contact Butler Breeders for specific genetics to add to your herd. Longhorn purity cannot be determined by modern blood typing due to the lack of a data base on all families of pure Longhorns during the true time of breed origin. Their horns are not usual like most other cattle breeds. The Butler family: Named for Milby Butler, a pioneer cattleman who began raising Texas Longhorns in the early 1900's. His cattle trace back to the wild cattle of east Texas and the Gulf Coast. Our straight Butler and Butler influenced cattle offered for sale are featured in the thumbnail pictures to the right. Hardly any high percentage Marks cattle remain. The horns get perpetually thinner." We breed, raise, and sell registered Texas Longhorns on our 200 acre ranch outside of Houston. LUSK CATTLE CO 2-23-23; STREIT CATTLE 2-23-23; Smith Cattle Company 2-23-23; AREY SHOW CATTLE 2-23-23; Moonen Cattle Co 2-22-23; Carwile Show Cattle 2-22-23; Bordertown Genetics 02-22-23; VICKLAND SHOW CATTLE MOUNTAIN MEN BULL SALE 2-21-23; DAVIS RANCH MEET ME AT THE BACKDROP SALE 2-20-23; OCHSENDORF CATTLE ONLINE SALE 2-19-23 The easily identifiable result is a wild, slab-sided, ornery, multicolored bovine weighing between 1,000 and 1,500 pounds and having a horn spread of 4 to 7 feet. The WR herd was the latest of origin. Assisted by 18-year-old Milby, the elder Butler supervised the planting of the trees, many of which still shade the sidewalks of League City. Ross Ranch Horns is a small ranch owned by Will Ross and is located in the piney woods of East Texas, just South of Tyler. Location; Stock Cow Sale. No prominent producer is working to preserve the Marks line. 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