The Peeler, WR and Butler all have a dated beginning. He loaned a friend in Corpus 100 head of steers and also put over 100 head on the Bolivar Island. The second floor was feed storage and living quarters for his cowboys. They lived in semi-desert, lots of mesquite, diamond back rattlers and timber wolves. Each cow calves within a few minutes walk of hungry government protected coyotes. In 2018, we sold all our cattle and purchased straight Butler Texas Longhorns. Our Texas Longhorn Story We started raising Texas Longhorn cattle in 2008, when we purchased a heifer calf for Jodie to bottle feed for the bucket calf show at the county fair. Put our 13 years of breeding experience to work for you. Rocky has 50 straws of Measles Super Ranger AI# 40, 20 straws of Monarch 103 AI# 47, and 30 straws of Bail Jumper AI# 238, (who is also known for producing show ring cattle). Browse a wide selection of Cows Commercial - Beef Cattle for sale in AMARILLO, TEXAS at LivestockMarket.com, the leading site to buy and sell Cattle online. Location; Stock Cow Sale. TEXAS LONGHORN cattle come in hundreds of shapes, sizes, colors and horn configurations. Location; Stock Cow Sale. Note: Milby Butler 1889-1971: The Butler Longhorns Live On, by Deborah Sizemore, was reprinted with permission from The Longhorn Scene, October, 1983. It derives from cattle brought from the Iberian Peninsula to the Americas by Spanish conquistadores from the time of the Second Voyage of Christopher Columbus until about 1512. The white color was a brighter change from raybeadle@comcast.net. add the total color spectrum representing the historic color shades and tones. Nearly all pure black longhorn cattle today trace to Don Quixote. Periodical. Apparently resigned to the fact that Milby was born to be a cattleman, George W. gave his son the OT brand around 1907 or 1908. Market Report Archives. I also do not criticize these old time producers for their efforts, which may appear somewhat lacking on records. For this reason, Butler cattle are still the foundation of many Texas Longhorn herds. The herd was started in the late twenties by selecting individuals from numerous south Texas herds. Record prices in the Longhorn world were paid for Butler cattle during the 1980's. He always said that color and size will always be a surprise, and it showed in his cattle. The cow to the right was Dona Yates 3. He built his home and ranch headquarters there. Over the years WR has made an effort to place a small amount of new blood in their herd. Possibly due to this, many WR cattle are somewhat smaller in size, length and height than other families. Sale Every Thursday 11 AM Special Cow Sales Held Monthly . "2022 Butler Breeder's Invitational" Native East Texas big-horned cattle were relatively abundant in the area before 1930. extra labor and grief. In summary, all seven families are great cattle. Miniature Longhorn Cattle. At the beginning of the registry in 1964, a 100% visual inspection program was implemented to assure purity and type. Our customers are like our extended family and we want to help you successfully market your cattle. Kaso Kety 985-796-3918 or Michael McLeod 361-782-0155, Copyright 2012 by Butler Texas Longhorn Breeders The WR herd was the latest of origin. One in particular is Wiley and Ester Knight, who eat and sleep Butler cattle. The MIlby Butler- started with cattle rescused from shipment to Cuba by way of the family owned stock pens in League City, Texas. He would have the neighborhood kids gather the big-horned cattle every so often and rub lanolin into their horns to keep them shiny and healthy looking. They are the most numerous of all seven families because of availability at an annual surplus auction which began in 1942. Located just 15 miles south of San Antonio, TX. As a teenager, George W. left League City to join the Confederate Army and did not return home until after the Civil War. The Peeler cattle are truly professional range cattle. white udders, the natural evolution of colors, over time, will correct the If you have a great totally red sire, compliment him with cows that are Jack loved Texas Longhorns and was excited that his bull Texas Ranger JP had the favor and value to lift the early breed to a higher level. color patterns, face markings, unusual colors, brindles and bold patterns have LT Little Jackie. This family is the most popular out cross to other foundation strains. cow shower curtain. These cattle are bred for horns. I've been asked by several people to write this information down. The single family line-bred herds have not sold well except in well managed Butler family sales. The numbers available today of the pure Marks blood have been diluted and are no doubt the smallest in number of the seven families. The following semen is owned by Rocky Turner and is being sold at private treaty. 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. The Phillips cattle were every subtle color with possibly more solid colors than some herds due to the sun burning of white cattle in the very hot coastal climate. Her blood is highly sought by most prominent Longhorn producers. If a Texas Longhorn has a lacey face with dark eyes, don't be Most of the biggest horned bulls of the breed have some Butler blood. 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. Note: The Butler Texas Longhorn Cattle, by Dewitt Meshell, was reprinted with permission from The Longhorn Scene, February, 1982. WICHITA REFUGE cattle have the best known history. Choices are available and popular If cows have unpigmented noses, eyes, ankles, udders, etc., always mate Thanks to G. I. Butler of League City, Texas; Toni Lambert of the League City Public Library; and DeWitt Meshell of Groveton, Texas, for their help in preparing this history. They are consistently above average for milk production because the fattest heifers were for years retained for replacements, concentrating this factor. There was great controversy of his genetics due to his early superiority in the breed. All Rights Reserved. $132.14. to carefully approve cattle for registration purity, the highest percentage I believe I would contact The Longhorn Project, located at NASA (across the street from the Saturn V rocket shed). Non-pigmented eye areas have historically been a major weakness The Museum documents the rich multicultural heritage of the region through farming and ranch history. By the 1920s, Longhorn cattle had become a rare sight. He loaned a friend in Corpus 100 head of steers and also put over 100 head on the Bolivar Island. 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. Saturday, September 3 - 12 Noon 3H Cattle Co. 53 Blk . ITLA has nearly 50 approved judges who exclusively judge all approved ITLA The Texas Longhorn is the result of the accidental crossbreeding of escaped descendants of the Criollo cattle and the cows of early American settlers, including English Longhorns. When I visited the Butler Ranch in 1961, Milby Butler had several pastures with a catch pen in the middle. cancer, for thousands of years Arabian horsemen have appreciated the stamina For hundreds of years the cattle lived a semi-feral existence on the . Peeler probably was more careless in allowing non-Longhorn blood to creep into his herd than any of the other six. Lunch SALE HEADQUARTERS: SALE DAY PHONE: 325-473-1373. top of page . 2) the re they used in Texas's economic recovery after the Civil War. Starting out with small farm animals, we dove into horses and commercial cattle in a jiffy but there was just something missing. Most of the pure Marks blood was lost in the late 1960's as a result of Bangs disease. 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. At Stanley Cattle Company, we havent lost sight of these important traits. The breed is known mainly for it's characteristic very long horns. Upon the death of Milby Butler in 1971, the cattle were gathered up and sold. This means every cow learns to be a good mother or ends up without a calf. 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. They sure weren't going to pay any extra premiums. They are the corkscrew horn and the wine color factors. This survival color pattern may be on a predominantly white critter, The horns of Texas Longhorn cattle can extend to over 6.9 ft (2.1 m) tip to tip for steers and exceptional cows, and 5.9 ft . No prominent producer is working to preserve the Marks line. 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. Most mature WR bulls weigh 1,100 to 1,400 lbs. These were not traditional colors. Cattlemen caught in a devastating cost-price squeeze are now taking a serious second look at the old Texas Longhorn. The Butler Texas Longhorn is a type of longhorn all it's own. Johnny Hoffman, Betty Lamb, Blackie Graves, and JW Issacs are legendary breeders who are still recognized for their contributions to the Texas Longhorn cattle breed. The Butler family came to the grassy lowlands between Houston and Galveston in 1855, and is believed to have been the first family to settle on the "bald prairie" that would be the site of League City. own fan club. He holds a unique designation in that he has sired numerous highly respected sons & also daughters. ears and ankles. Mounted Longhorn Steer Horns, 24-35 inch span, natural finish, cowhide with some or mostly brown hair. Marks cattle were often very quiet and easy to train for riding or pulling wagons and believed to possess oxen origin. While registered Angus with solid black hair coats are ruthlessly criticized At Butler Texas Longhorns, we focus on raising consistent and predictable conformation with superior genetics in our registered longhorn cattle. The true connoisseurs of the breed spot these characteristics and point with recognition concerning their virtues. Our straight Butler and Butler influenced cattle offered for sale are featured in the thumbnail pictures to the right. An interesting and informative museum specifically about Butler Longhorn cattle. He wanted his cows to come in every year with a fat, live calf and no excuses. The Phillips blood is one unique in itself. Tens of thousands of cattle came through those shipping pens on their way from Houston to the port city of Galveston. The Peeler, WR and Butler all have a dated beginning. The cattle would be divided according to their brands, foremost among them George W. Butler's "OT" brand. Hwy 183 South - Lockhart, Texas When the historic Texas Longhorn association in 1964 sent out inspectors Modern DNA methods have determined a uniqueness of similarity in kinship among pure Longhorns and a distant blood common to most other prominent cattle breeds. There'a a multitude of ways to get involved with the Museum! Many had a slight Brahman look and a V shape horn, rather than the straight out, lateral shape so popular today. No one offered any premium for purebred Longhorns thirty years before the first Longhorns were registered. The Texas Ranger blood is the favorite of leading commercial ranchers and major show winning exhibitors although today it is way back in the pedigrees. One Phillips and one Butler bull were used. Six ranching families preserved and bred pure Texas Longhorn stock. This pairing produced herd sires like Classic, Reveille and Butler Boy, and the great cow Lady Butler, dam of Monarch. with fight! This fabulous work of art is titled "Texas Gold. More WR blood is available in the nation than any other family. Isaacs, Leopard Trucking Company, and Sammie Meshell; along with many more that are now breeding Butler bulls to straight Butler cows. The Dickinson Cattle Co. LLC herd has about 3% Peeler blood. All "seven families" originated in the early 1930's and before. Mr. Butler purchased a special -- browns, pale reds, duns and smoke colors. Phillips cattle are taller and longer than the other foundation herds. Butler, MO 64730. herd and bred to different Butler bulls, five herd sires were the result, and evolves back to the all red or white solid dominant colors. You can also email us at david@stanleycattleco.com Mailing Address: 563 W. Bay Area Blvd., Webster, TX 77598 The big horn cattle of Yates blood are steers, and some are very competitive in shows in their old age. In this spirit they enthusiastically consigned and purchased cattle at these association sales. When life and death is a factor, the color of a good riding Color control comes with every brown bull having a percentage Every year we excitedly look forward to the Butler Breeders Invitational Sale where we enjoy good food and good company. WR cattle are moderate in size and horn growth. Butler had up to 600 head of longhorns which are unique in several ways. (see Dobie's book 1940). More of his down-line progeny are used in frozen semen and embryo transfer than any other line. He did, in my opinion, a great job of preventing outside blood from entering his program. created early opinions that black cattle could not grow long horns. By the mid-1920s, in fact, buffalo outnumbered Longhorns an especially remarkable statistic given that just 40 years previous, the North American Longhorn population was estimated at 40,0 00 head. The Butler cow, Beauty at 58" set an early record and her son Classic at 61" topped all bulls prior to 1980. Market Report Archives. Slaughtering continued until wild Longhorns disappeared entirely and were replaced by foreign types of cattle, Milby remembered. This is due to availability as a result of their many annual surplus sales. No pure family has achieved major show success when compared to blends. Dark colors The "seven families" were for the most part unrelated. Courtesy of Bull Creek Longhorns missnancy813220_thumb.jpeg drivingrangeheifer92720_thumb.jpeg Salebill; VIP-Valley Oaks Incentive Program. It is only chance that any survive at all. 832-679-6571 have beautiful eyes; eyes are the first and most important thing to nearly Is it that the bloodline is the most proven source of superior horn growth? Nearby Recently Sold Homes. Copyright 2007 by Butler Texas Longhorn Breeders From now until then, here are some mating suggestions to produce value colors: Reprinted courtesy of the Texas Longhorn Journal ~~ photo illustrations added. speckled with more white than solid color. People are choosey. 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. At this writing, every world or International All Age Champion Bull traces back to Texas Ranger. "He had over 600 head of mama cows in 1965. Each item in the museum has a unique and fascinating history. In world history four-fifths of all cattle were used as oxen, for pulling, Butler was a Mississippi boy, born June 20, 1834 in Scott County to Burnell and Sarah Ann (Ricks) Butler. About 15% of the Dickinson Cattle Co. LLC herd is Butler blood. All the while, we were learning about the breed and modifying our program. Jack Phillips was well respected in Texas cattle circles and attended major Texas Cattleman's Assn. 2023 by DoyleCattle Farm. Where Excellence is Expected. The biggest dollars spent on Longhorns are for those with the long horns, and thats just fine. WR cattle have not been accorded the same celebrity as the Phillips and Butler families, nor have they been tied to a Longhorn "craze," but the WR bloodline has produced many of the breed's most respected individuals over the years. These are three of the Yates cows bought from Virginia Purdy. Mo-Kan Livestock Market, Inc. 7133 NE Business 49 Loop PO Box 368 Butler, MO 64730. Each of the seven families introduced a blend of new genetics to avoid inbreeding after their herds matured. Her coloring was white speckled, with red ears, red-ringed eyes and nose, and red-speckled ankles. and genetic changes. rate of gain and beef-eating qualities. It has been a life long dream to start a family ranch that can be passed down for generations. I just like the cattle and respect them, I don't claim to know a lot about Longhorns." Elmer Parker, an employee at WR, felt the Yates blood did a lot to help the WR program. LIVE WEBCAST and INTERNET BIDDING AVAILABLE These unique nature designed features have all been preserved by seven groups of people with seven different origins and seven different genetic bases. As a result of selection for black speckled bulls, Some are colorful. The old family were nearly all duns, reds and line backs. We believe the one longhorn characteristic that creates the most "eye appeal" is horn shape and length!! Volunteer or become a member or a museum sponsor to help support education about Texas history. Additional lodging conveniently located in San Marcos & Austin, Texas "Mr. Butler is truly a broad-gauged, liberal-minded, industrious man, and one that has done much for his country," said the Promoter. All seven were separate from other herds with minimal exchanges of blood stock prior to 1932. stress factor causing reduced physical performance. *Near the Ft. Classic was once syndicated for $1,000,000 & many feel that he is the leading sire of the longest tip to tip horned cattle in the breed. Also a good horned Butler bull was used by the Phillips' during the 1950's to blend with Phillips genetics. In 1872, he bought 20,000 cattle at $1 a head, paid in gold with money borrowed from T. W. House in Houston. Excellence is expected, and never by accident. 210, Fort Worth, TX 76164. Sale Every Thursday 11 AM . 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. 3 Beds. 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That may take At Butler Texas Longhorns we focus on raising top-quality registered Longhorn cattle. The Wright herd is now managed by Tracy Wright. They were somewhat long in body but not real tall. please contact Rocky at 210-414-3949. About 300 or 400 feet southeast of the house, he built a three-story barn. . Those three factors were what he believed in concerning the horn type. Annual conventions could be right on the edge of a shoot-out and Jack would take the floor and slowly cool the hot-headed loud-mouths down to a conversational tone. Of all the seven, they represent the old traditional, coarse, small and rangy type. His weight was 1,260 lbs. Calendar. We view a cow with excellent conformation as one that raises a fat calf annually on a predominantly grass diet, and we judge our cattle greatly by the quality of the calves they raise. You can also email us at david@stanleycattleco.com. Brindles with splashes of white spots intruding into the vertical Included among these are Blackie Graves, Wiley and Pauline Russell, Sam Partlow, J.W. in a close call decision, 2% is the whole world. It started with 2 Registered Longhorn cows in 2010, grew to over 35 head of Longhorns, Watusi, Highland and crossbred cattle, and then went through a full herd dispersal in 2018. shows. He honestly felt any other blood was inferior to a small Spanish type rugged Longhorn. Many Butler steers were used in the Centennial Trail Drive to Dodge City in 1966. With time and legal struggles it was determined that all cattle breeds share many common blood types. White hair coats reflect heat, but under tropical ultraviolet penetration, They are individualistic and no other herds look exactly like they do. Value colors sometimes are hard Mr. Yates felt that no breed of cattle offered the rancher what Texas Longhorns did in that harsh area of Texas desert. Some almost homely heads and narrow faces may be found which was typical of many early TL cattle. Although the In 1965, Milby Butler had 600 head of breeding cattle and approximately 100 head at the homeplace. After George W. gave Milby his OT brand, he primarily used the AG brand until his death in 1921. While straight Butler cattle wont necessarily have as long a tip-to-tip horn measurement as the blended Longhorns, they do contribute the hybrid vigor needed to produce long horns when combined with the blended genetics. Beauty was the first cow recognized in the Texas Longhorn breed with over 60" tip to tip. These parts The middle cow was sold to Richard Robbins Jr and he retained several sons of her for breeding. Best Western - 512-620-0300 Each family has one or more faults or weaknesses. "Like the silver dollars, there are not going to be any more, we can only preserve the Longhorns we have!" In marketing The Butler bloodline was started by Milby Butler and his son, Henry Butler in 1923, and has grown rapidly over the years. 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. Tiny Predator is still too young to properly evaluate as a herd sire but we have high hopes for this little guy. More data reveals that four-fifths of the world, where cattle are raised, in some breeds for pink-eye infection and cancer eye. We pay distinct attention to color, face, structural correctness, horn shape, horn length, and a cow's ability to stay in good shape. We pay distinct attention to color, face, structural correctness, horn shape, horn length, and a cows ability to stay in good shape. What makes the longhorn different? There are no upcoming events at this time. Salebill; VIP-Valley Oaks Incentive Program. Graves wanted lots of fight in his cattle. but pigmentation will be located to protect the ears, nose, eye area, lower The WR herd was the latest of origin. 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. The Texas Longhorn Trails (ISSN-10988432, USPS 016469) is published monthly by the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America, 221 W. Exchange, Ste. Longhorn Sale. This color pattern became so marked in the Butler cattle that it often was referred to in later years as "Butler color." DeWitt Meshell has described the Butler Texas Longhorn as a type of Longhorn all its own. of cattle were a pale red color, often with little or no white spots. From the western art of Charles M. Russell to the University of Texas mascot, the Longhorn is synonymous with Texas and its long ranching history. Little Jackie was found in Louisiana years ago and after hard work we negotiated to buy her. Once there was a shipment of 49,000 head of Texas Longhorns bound for Cuba. Butler Texas Longhorns are a distinct family known for their twisty horn shapes and beautiful color patterns. I have this cow head mounted in my den. The Butler cattle are known for their lateral horn. This breeding will give you a good looking horn by three years of age. Todays breeding legends like Owen McGill and Bob Loomis have recognized the importance of Butler genetics, and have built elite herds resulting in some of the most sought after genetics in the Longhorn industry. leg hair, udder and teats, plus the sensitive areas under the tail. Garnet Brooks confirmed this. Keep up to date on our latest events, posts, and more by joining our email list! every woman. It was given to me by a very good friend. She was white with red more hours, and more miles. This was a brindles. Dickinson Cattle Co. LLC is about 30% WR blood. "Milby Butler died October 16, 1971, a few months before his 83rd birthday. Personal preference When Milby Butler died, his cattle were almost lost. sands of the desert. Select away from sires that are all red or all white to get consistent Butler served for many years as president of the school board. Like, "Sort of brownish, with little yellowish specks of a smoky, roanish, When a fighty cow came in the ring, most breeders were not that enthusiastic. The other five herds started from ten to several dozen years earlier. They are Phillips, Wright, Butler, Marks, Wichita Refuge, Yates and Peeler. Description: Tejas Meteorite is our newest herd sire. is tropical or subtropical. These families are the Yates, Phillips, Wichita Refuge, Marks, Wright, Peeler, and Butler. different color scheme becomes the center of visibility. Best Western 512-620-0300 . Pre-Vac Program. Wright blood flows in some of the best cows in the breed. horse is historically a very serious factor. Some interchanging of bulls was done with Graves Peeler and Wichita Refuge in later years. The old Yates cattle as a group probably weren't impressive. There was a unique, slight dish face in many. Butler breeding originally made its way into the Wright Texas Longhorn herd by way of the first TLBAA sales. She was white with red ears and a few small specks of a light roan hair coat. brindle design are well appreciated. Why is the Butler Breeder's Invitational Sale the only sale of it's kind today, with animals purely from only one of the Seven Families? Bevo, born in 1963, was Milby Butler's favorite herd sire and the result of years of selective breeding. WR 2936 AI# 81 - 4 straws available, $5 per. "My favorite exhibit has to be Ol' Classic Ace," said Bette Specion, museum president since 2006. The most famous WR bull of all time was "WR 2935." "I never sell my Longhorns," he once said. New cattle may be purchased to Cattle of many brands mingled as they drifted in one huge herd across the partially timbered, salt grass lowlands. shown increased value appeal. "It seems she couldn't be bonded for some reason, but they said that if he would assume the responsibility she could run the Post Office, so they designated him Postmaster of Clear Creek. Their horns are not usual like most other cattle breeds. Some had a long goatee like growth of hair hanging from the top inner ear protecting it from tropical insects. Welcome to the Butler Longhorn Museum and Heritage Park! "They were unusual cattle and different from other Longhorn herds," Brooks reported after an inspection tour of the Butler herd. To me, a heifer that has a 36" horn tip-to-tip at two years of age has a nice horn. Black hair coats absorb more heat and create an increased USDA Market Report. to check what your wife likes. 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