And, don't forget 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. 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. 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. Color, he said, was unpredictable. Nearby homes similar to 284 Butler Dr have recently sold between $260K to $370K at an average of $190 per square foot. 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. The Peeler cattle have size, lots of milk and they are protective mother cows deluxe. The original herd included duns from the Gulf Coast and white cattle with colored points East Texas. What makes the longhorn different? Kaso has been Raising Straight Butler since 1986 and been Raising Longhorn Cattle in General since 1983.He is the Co-Host of the Butler Breeder's Invitational , He is the Largest single donor to the Butler Longhorn Museum (located in League City).Kaso has judged many TLBAA youth and open shows as well many Futurities including Past Butler Ft. 127 Chambers Creek Cir, Maypearl, TX 76064. By 1956, he had about 550 head of cattle. with judging for values, current day sale values and color values. Butler had up to 600 head of longhorns which are unique in several ways. They were the Wright, Yates, Butler, Marks, Peeler, and Phillips families. That said, Texas longhorn cattle tend to be 48-60 inches or 1.2-1.5 m long, on average. They lived in semi-desert, lots of mesquite, diamond back rattlers and timber wolves. Over the years WR has made an effort to place a small amount of new blood in their herd. to the end that the present few examples be preserved from extinction." sell for higher prices. Breeders blended these two cattle to create an animal better suited to specific environments and conditions. WICHITA REFUGE cattle have the best known history. They are the most numerous of all seven families because of availability at an annual surplus auction which began in 1942. For all his years of experience with the cattle, Milby Butler did not claim to be an expert Texas Longhorn breeder. Texas Ranger, the all-time leading foundation sire, was raised by Phillips. This family is the most popular out cross to other foundation strains. The middle cow was sold to Richard Robbins Jr and he retained several sons of her for breeding. 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. Rich reds are more valuable than pale The seven families are Butler, Wichita Refuge, Peeler, Wright, Phillips, Yates, and Marks. LT Little Jackie. offered for sale. Nearly all pure black longhorn cattle today trace to Don Quixote. The WR herd in Cache, Oklahoma have calved unassisted and in many ways are managed much like wild animals. George W. Butler was a widely known and respected civic leader of early Clear Creek/League City. evolves back to the all red or white solid dominant colors. The major show winning cattle have been "blends" of Texas Ranger, Butler, Wright and Wichita Refuge families. 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. These are three of the Yates cows bought from Virginia Purdy. Marks cattle were often very quiet and easy to train for riding or pulling wagons and believed to possess oxen origin. "Like the silver dollars, there are not going to be any more, we can only preserve the Longhorns we have!" "He had over 600 head of mama cows in 1965. foundation of solid reds and white colors remain strong today. Dickinson Cattle Co. LLC is about 30% WR blood. To see how these cattle came to be, it is necessary to consider a time when pioneers came to southeast Texas to carve a life out of a grasslands wilderness. Their horns are not usual like most other cattle breeds. reflection from sand or snow. and selection by the owners affected the changes desired. He wanted his cows to come in every year with a fat, live calf and no excuses. Most of the biggest horned bulls of the breed have some Butler blood. All the while, we were learning about the breed and modifying our program. own fan club. The most cattle that George W. Butler ever had under the OT brand at one time was about 25,000. Note: Milby Butler 1889-1971: The Butler Longhorns Live On, by Deborah Sizemore, was reprinted with permission from The Longhorn Scene, October, 1983. No one offered any premium for purebred Longhorns thirty years before the first Longhorns were registered. Use a bull mostly of The key is the ability to blend superior individuals to compliment the total correct result. Also a good horned Butler bull was used by the Phillips' during the 1950's to blend with Phillips genetics. 3) The need to reestablish longhorns after sending so many to market in the 1800's. 4) The development of the . The WR herd was the latest of origin. Butler served for many years as president of the school board. Later, a Wright cow named Alma II became the grandam of Senator. Hardly any high percentage Marks cattle remain. Some continue to breed Butler cattle purely as he did, others use the . 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. & H. Railroad. Browse RAM 1500 vehicles in Butler Beach, FL for sale on Cars.com, with prices under $10,000,000. Those three factors were what he believed in concerning the horn type. DeWitt Meshell has described the Butler Texas Longhorn as a type of Longhorn all its own. In 1939 J. Frank Dobie wrote "The Longhorns", where the major theme encouraged preservation of the Texas Longhorn. Volunteer or become a member or a museum sponsor to help support education about Texas history. Yet a true black has every hair on the body This decision will be the most significant any Longhorn breeder has to make if a profitable business is desired. It would be a perfect world if the bull has a high value color, over 80" horns Today, the Longhorn is alive and well thanks to the efforts of six pioneer breeders and a few far-sighted federal employees, who refused to allow these animals to become extinct. Keep up to date on our latest events, posts, and more by joining our email list! Unless management selects for total white faces and . The government herd always had staff carefully record this information. cow shower curtain. Due to the major numbers of WR cattle sold annually, they often sell for low prices. With time and legal struggles it was determined that all cattle breeds share many common blood types. 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. USDA Market Report. Today we see some beautiful colored Yates cattle which were not a normal thing years ago. There were a few truly magnificent Yates cows for horn. If cows have unpigmented noses, eyes, ankles, udders, etc., always mate Most of his herd sires were out of the cows with the best corkscrew horns. Many Butler cattle are also small, much like WR. They were and are today a mix of breeds blended and refined by the elements of time, stress and survival. Record prices in the Longhorn world were paid for Butler cattle during the 1980's. 408-834-0110. cancer, for thousands of years Arabian horsemen have appreciated the stamina Butler Breeder's Invitational Registered Texas Longhorn Cattle September 3, 2022 Dear Texas Longhorn Breeders, Welcome to the 2022 Butler Breeder's Invitational. We believe the one longhorn characteristic that creates the most "eye appeal" is horn shape and length!! All seven are pure Longhorn, yet specific traits ear mark each family with a special stamp. At this writing, every world or International All Age Champion Bull traces back to Texas Ranger. This large number of WR cows makes it important for producers to utilize bulls of the other six families. These unique nature designed features have all been preserved by seven groups of people with seven different origins and seven different genetic bases. For hundreds of years the cattle lived a semi-feral existence on the . Salebill; VIP-Valley Oaks Incentive Program. 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. Today the Peeler family herd is under the management of Justin Peeler. AI. 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. (Milby Butler willed me his famous brand, and I plan to use the Butler brand on some special cattle in the future.). About 10% of the Dickinson Cattle Co. LLC herd is Wright blood. They are Phillips, Wright, Butler, Marks, Wichita Refuge, Yates and Peeler. Sale Every Thursday 11 AM Special Cow Sales Held Monthly . It was given to me by a very good friend. If you have a great totally red sire, compliment him with cows that are As the Butler genetics move forward, the At Butler Texas Longhorns, we focus on raising consistent and predictable conformation with superior genetics in our registered longhorn cattle. As a result of selection for black speckled bulls, speckled Butler-bred animal is bred to another colorful one, the result often 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. More data reveals that four-fifths of the world, where cattle are raised, ITLA has nearly 50 approved judges who exclusively judge all approved ITLA Soon after, we decided to start a family ranch and purchased a bull calf to be our first herd sire. He honestly felt any other blood was inferior to a small Spanish type rugged Longhorn. The King Ranch was the main stronghold of Peeler blood. Even when a "Milby Butler died October 16, 1971, a few months before his 83rd birthday. Shop. The building was a log cabin. The Butler Texas Longhorn is a type of longhorn all it's own. He be came an enthusiastic supporter of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America upon its formation in 1964. "My favorite exhibit has to be Ol' Classic Ace," said Bette Specion, museum president since 2006. They are individualistic and no other herds look exactly like they do. many were used with minimal horn and bred only for their bright colors. 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. Stumbling into the registered Longhorns next seemed to have sealed the deal as we went from two to forty in a year and a half spending more for one than I ever thought Id do. Women understand pretty things. Both are 100% Butler. When evaluating WR bulls, their horns are more curled forward and up like the Spanish fighting bulls, rather than the wider lateral horn spreads that are more popular today. The old Yates cattle as a group probably weren't impressive. *Near the Ft. Probably the most appreciated thing about the WR cattle is their fine set of pedigrees. 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. They the leading source of the old corkscrew horn twist. Yet Milby worried that the lack of new blood suitable for introduction into his herd was affecting horn quality. "I never sell my Longhorns," he once said. Some almost homely heads and narrow faces may be found which was typical of many early TL cattle. Texas Ranger JP was originally named Texas Ranger, however the recording secretary found that was a duplicate name. Each of the seven families introduced a blend of new genetics to avoid inbreeding after their herds matured. . As far as their height is concerned, on average, they can be 70-80 inches or 1.8-2 m tall. created early opinions that black cattle could not grow long horns. I believe it to be correct as old timers and their protgs have related it to me. They normally do school groups and field trips, but tell them you have interested visitors and see if they can have you stop by to see the cattle. Brahman Cattle Sale. The Texas Longhorn cattle are an exceptional breed of cattle used primarily for meat production. Mailing Address: 563 W. Bay Area Blvd., Webster, TX 77598 I'm talking about all culled out, all handpicked cows. George W. owned stock pens where the Butler Ranch joined the G.H. The city developed around the Butler Ranch and Cattle Station and whose history stretches all the way back to before the Civil War. large horns (to retain yokes) and athletic abilities were of the utmost importance. Butler Texas Longhorns are a distinct family known for their twisty horn shapes and beautiful color patterns. herd and bred to different Butler bulls, five herd sires were the result, and Each one of them utilized Butler genetics extensively as they built their programs. 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. They are very different by body type and DNA. 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 With only one documented exception, Milby never used a bull that he didn't raise. We pay distinct attention to color, face, structural correctness, horn shape, horn length, and a cow's ability to stay in good shape. The Peeler cattle are truly professional range cattle. The biggest dollars spent on Longhorns are for those with the long horns, and thats just fine. of a critter are often lacking hair cover for sun protection, except with the Old-timers nicknamed Butler "Otee" after his famous brand, which had been given to him by his mother before 1872. Two government forest rangers were in charge of the $3,000 and completed the task. It appears the old Butler cattle have practically no blood found in the other six families as far as direct association. The sixty-ninth congress in 1927 provided "that not to exceed $3,000 . Our straight Butler and Butler influenced cattle offered for sale are featured in the thumbnail pictures to the right. . Like the Yates cattle, only a few Peeler cows had the long horns. Fans of WR cattle were devastated by this seventy year policy change. One Phillips and one Butler bull were used. The Peeler, WR and Butler all have a dated beginning. They have long legs and slightly coarse bone. please contact Rocky at 210-414-3949. Nearby Recently Sold Homes. "They were unusual cattle and different from other Longhorn herds," Brooks reported after an inspection tour of the Butler herd. When attending sales, chat often turns to what buyers are looking for. Though his main interest at the time was his herd of registered Brahman cattle, Milby took an active interest also in preserving the native Longhorns. 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. Color, on Milby also used the MB brand at times. "Jack" Phillips, Jr. of Brazoria County, Texas and his father were born and raised with Longhorn cattle in the early 1900s. When Milby Butler died, his cattle were almost lost. Her coloring was white speckled, with red ears, red-ringed eyes and nose, and red-speckled ankles. As she was used in the These families are the Yates, Phillips, Wichita Refuge, Marks, Wright, Peeler, and Butler. value colors. Copyright 2013 Stanley Cattle Company. This was a If a cow is white, don't mate her to a white bull. 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 . Cap Yates liked the WR cattle and over the years traded bulls with WR several times. 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. WR cows are very feminine. some more years of serious breeding, and at this time a lot of money to put 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? She was white with red animals often change with the seasons to embrace a smoky or silver gray tone The Texas Longhorn Trails (ISSN-10988432, USPS 016469) is published monthly by the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America, 221 W. Exchange, Ste. The big horn cattle of Yates blood are steers, and some are very competitive in shows in their old age. to carefully approve cattle for registration purity, the highest percentage They are a true result of survival of the fittest. 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). Without a doubt the animal with a strong striking 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. 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. Browse a wide selection of Cows Commercial - Beef Cattle for sale in KRUM, TEXAS at LivestockMarket.com, the leading site to buy and sell Cattle online. Trusted Butler Favorites . You can also email us at david@stanleycattleco.com. The Marks herd ran on sprawling, coastal grass land, west of Houston, Texas. The herd sire, Smarty, was a son of the old Miss John Wayne cow. "2022 Butler Breeder's Invitational" Little Jackie was found in Louisiana years ago and after hard work we negotiated to buy her. ---Johnny Hoffman. These qualities are what set our breed apart, and we are excited to share the future of our herd with you. The Museum documents the rich multicultural heritage of the region through farming and ranch history. "They were a bigger framed cattle than most southeast Texas cattle. All Rights Reserved, LIVE WEBCAST and INTERNET BIDDING AVAILABLE. These majestic creatures can do it all. In summary, all seven families are great cattle. Value colors sometimes are hard After George W. gave Milby his OT brand, he primarily used the AG brand until his death in 1921. The combination of Wright female lines with modern popular blend families has produced some of the breed's most valuable cattle. Texas Ranger JP was the first AI Certified bull -- #1. In 1957, when Milby was in his late 60s, a load of hay fell on him and broke his neck, according to his son. We look forward to preserving the breed and only raising the best. hair colors to reflect heat. Milby bred for horns. 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. They were excellent milkers and raised big fat calves. The single family line-bred herds have not sold well except in well managed Butler family sales. Which reveals their Spanish influence. The Peeler cattle are truly professional range cattle. More of his down-line progeny are used in frozen semen and embryo transfer than any other line. When the TLBAA started to sponsor sales, Milby consigned several cows to help out. Generally speaking they were larger boned than most Longhorns. 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. A new policy was implemented by the 2001 WR leaders to halt all pedigree records and raise a multiple sire herd. Each family has one or more faults or weaknesses. He registered about 20 bulls and 300 cows during the first years of the association. The tri-color can also go from light to very dark, even Home - Butler Longhorn Museum Learn more Hours & Info Mailing Address: 563 W. Bay Area Blvd., Webster, TX 77598 832-679-6571 info@butlerlonghornmuseum.com Upcoming Events There are no upcoming events at this time. A detailed article on the history of this family of cattle appeared in the Winter 1979 Texas Longhorn Journal. These cattle are bred for horns. Some Yates cows are very "long headed", "sway backed", and have high tail sets. At this time, I would like to mention a few real good friends of Milby Butler and myself, that had the cattle and bred them like Milby did. For information contact: Ray Beadle. There were no magazines, no brochures, only one sale a year, and 30 years to wait on internet We talked to foundation producers Graves Peeler, Charles Schreiner III, Jack Phillips, Henry Butler, Chico Wright, Fayette Yates, Travis Marks and the early inspector Garnett Brooks. . These are often very twisted as they get old. leg hair, udder and teats, plus the sensitive areas under the tail. Beauty was the first cow recognized in the Texas Longhorn breed with over 60" tip to tip. In marketing While registered Angus with solid black hair coats are ruthlessly criticized This will be our 25th. 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. Best Western 512-620-0300 . In hot nations black colored cattle are not efficient. Dalgood is the home of Delta Rockette and . 3 Beds. At Stanley Cattle Company, we havent lost sight of these important traits. Most of them went to the slaughterhouse." He always said that color and size will always be a surprise, and it showed in his cattle. . Milby loved horns. This the dark color of your choice. These parts Our customers are like our extended family and we want to help you successfully market your cattle. Put our 13 years of breeding experience to work for you. Probably more solid color bulls have been used on the WR cows than most herds. The Butler cattle are known for their lateral horn. The major show winning and sale topping cattle are blend genetics, mostly a combination of Phillips, Butler, Wright and WR families in that order. 210, Fort Worth, TX 76164. 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. The tri-color Her color and horns add amazing value to such a small framed cow. is also found from the White Park cattle of England to the N'Dama cattle of many herds have no grullo animals. . He was successful in raising that. and endurance of gray horses (often with white hair) when traveling the hot if there are numerous members of the herd of one exact color, a different herd When life and death is a factor, the color of a good riding Fall round-ups were held before the herd drifted back to the lowlands. MARKS cattle were the thrill and satisfaction of Emil Marks to raise and enjoy. 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. Although the 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. Emil Marks was a friend of Cap Yates and did at times trade or sell to the Yates family. This breeding will give you a good looking horn by three years of age. Where Excellence is Expected. Doubly stunned by the inflation of all cost factors and the recession of cattle prices, cattlemen are actively seeking new "profit genes" for their beef herds. Stanley Cattle Company has been fortunate to have two high selling lots at the Butler Breeders Invitational Sale. Sale Every Thursday 11 AM Special Cow Sales Held Monthly. Most of the Yates bulls' horns average under 36" with a very few over that. all were white like their mother. and genetic changes. Breed for the horns and you'll get color, he believed. Best Western - 512-620-0300 We pay distinct attention to color, face, structural correctness, horn shape, horn length, and a cows ability to stay in good shape. Black hair coats absorb more heat and create an increased Perhaps the most famous of all the Butler cattle were Bevo and Beauty. shown increased value appeal. 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. This color pattern became so marked in the Butler cattle that it often was referred to in later years as "Butler color." Who cared anyway in 1929? 1) I never realized they roamed or were we raised this close to the Gulf Coast. Meshell credits Blackie Graves, J. W. Issacs, and the Partlows with being among the breeders who helped keep the bloodline from vanishing. PR Highland Longhorn Cattle and QH Preble, Dayton A. You take the Butler out of your herd and youll take the horn out of your herd. Copyright 2007 by Butler Texas Longhorn Breeders We have been showing our Miniature Longhorns since 2017 with success. In world history four-fifths of all cattle were used as oxen, for pulling, It is only chance that any survive at all. Climates affected the colors. Several Butler sub-families- Partlow, Holman, Leppers, Bevo and Bold Ruler- have extended the influence of this gene pool which many modern breeders consider to be true Texas Longhorn type. No pure family has achieved major show success when compared to blends. Research, browse, save, and share from 24 1500 models in Butler Beach, FL. The herd was started in the late twenties by selecting individuals from numerous south Texas herds. It is difficult to predict progeny color of most Butler cattle. Classic has put a lot of them on the market, but otherwise, he sighs, "there's just not very many left with true Butler breeding." I've been to sales in the late sixties that Graves attended. Excellence is expected, and never by accident. 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. He has sired more over 50" progeny than any other WR bull. Part of the judging clinics, that each approved judge must attend, deals If the right bull is not available consider PHILLIPS cattle are one of the oldest of the 7 pure families. Refuge, the high selling cattle were most always black speckled. The other five herds started from ten to several dozen years earlier. Burnell was a deaf mute, but he was a strong willed man, determined to make his way in the world. Prior to the perpetuation of the seven families the wild cattle herds of Texas possessed Spanish, Oxen and European blood. The dynamic colors seen today, have been bred into herds by special selection because of public appeal. Milby was put to work operating a soda fountain in a drug store. By the 1920s, Longhorn cattle had become a rare sight. This fabulous work of art is titled "Texas Gold. Cattlemen caught in a devastating cost-price squeeze are now taking a serious second look at the old Texas Longhorn. When a fighty cow came in the ring, most breeders were not that enthusiastic. Milby also added the blood of a few twisted-horned Mexican cattle to his herd of East Texas and Gulf Coast Longhorns. Prior to that, the late M.P. The Yates herd was about 1500 head of rugged cows in the Big Bend area of West Texas, near Alpine. I just like the cattle and respect them, I don't claim to know a lot about Longhorns." Each for many years raised stock completely unrelated to the other herds. In 2018, we sold all our cattle and purchased straight Butler Texas Longhorns. With Texas Longhorn producers, As to Yates bulls, I have never understood how to mate them. Garnet Brooks confirmed this. 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