LT Little Jackie. Copyright 2007 by Butler Texas Longhorn Breeders The WR cattle are intensely inbred. Peeler probably was more careless in allowing non-Longhorn blood to creep into his herd than any of the other six. I'm talking about all culled out, all handpicked cows. Our straight Butler and Butler influenced cattle offered for sale are featured in the thumbnail pictures to the right. value with color should be a business decision. None of the WR purchases were from other major herds of that day. In marketing As a result of the ruggedness of dark pigmented skin and its resistance to if there are numerous members of the herd of one exact color, a different herd 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 . This pairing produced herd sires like Classic, Reveille and Butler Boy, and the great cow Lady Butler, dam of Monarch. Sales Headquarters: All had one of the three Y brands which was registered by Cap Yates. He loaned a friend in Corpus 100 head of steers and also put over 100 head on the Bolivar Island. Part of the judging clinics, that each approved judge must attend, deals An interesting and informative museum specifically about Butler Longhorn cattle. Often the one unique herd animal with the Nearly all pure black longhorn cattle today trace to Don Quixote. Office: 660-679-6535. Brahman . Most of his herd sires were out of the cows with the best corkscrew horns. Welcome to Ross Ranch Horns! Location; Stock Cow Sale. Welcome to the Butler Longhorn Museum and Heritage Park! Commenting on how the Longhorn had gradually changed over the years, he said, "The most noticeable change is in the thickness of the horns. Some are colorful. Nevertheless, Milby Butler be counted among the most important and influential breeders in the history of Texas Longhorn cattle The bloodline that bears his name has left an indelible stamp upon uncounted numbers of cattle, spanning decades of the breed's development. Hardly any high percentage Marks cattle remain. 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. Yet a true black has every hair on the body Dalgood is the home of Delta Rockette and . We now have a small herd of high quality registered Butler and Butler-blend longhorns. While registered Angus with solid black hair coats are ruthlessly criticized Today with over 200,000 registered, many read his book and join the preservation call. They were the Wright, Yates, Butler, Marks, Peeler, and Phillips families. The Butler cattle are nearly as intensely inbred as WR. They are the corkscrew horn and the wine color factors. The late Emil Marks was fondly remembered by Maudeen and Travis who actively pursued the goals of their wise old father. Home. Her blood is highly sought by most prominent Longhorn producers. Those three factors were what he believed in concerning the horn type. A Longhorn program designed for the future that is profitable and successful will need to carefully consider which family lines to pursue. Salebill; VIP-Valley Oaks Incentive Program. MARKS cattle were the thrill and satisfaction of Emil Marks to raise and enjoy. 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. These majestic creatures can do it all. Mr. Yates felt that no breed of cattle offered the rancher what Texas Longhorns did in that harsh area of Texas desert. I have no answer for that one. (The town changed its name several times between 1874 and 1902, its citizens unable for years to settle the question of whether the community was to be called Clear Creek or League City. "Jack" Phillips, Jr. of Brazoria County, Texas and his father were born and raised with Longhorn cattle in the early 1900s. Elmer wheeled and got away. Or, a herd with several of the same color may be considered duplicates and Proudly created with. The "seven families" were for the most part unrelated. When the historic Texas Longhorn association in 1964 sent out inspectors There are seven families of Texas Longhorns originating from the breeders who saved the cattle from extinction in the early 1900s. This breeding will give you a good looking horn by three years of age. Pillars of the breed from Phillips genetics early on included Texas Toro, sire of Cowcatcher; Texas Lin, sire of Royal Mounty; Miss Texas Ranger 262, Manchadita Ranger, Ranger's Measles, Texas Trish, Measles Super Ranger, Texas Freckles, Texas Star, etc. Current breed leading down-line progeny include Cowboy Tuff Chex, Respect Me, Clear Win, Drag Iron, Tempter, Rodeo Max, Jamakizm, and a cast of thousands. He is out of the Butler bull Rocky Blue. Don Quixote is believed to be the all-time leading contributor of quality genetics representing the WR family. Butler had up to 600 head of longhorns which are unique in several ways. Only minutes from Space Center Houston, Butler Longhorn Museum and Heritage Park offers a look at Texas and the American West through its history, art, and science. The old pure Marks were often of a V shape horn style similar to Brahman. He was ruthlessly blood tested by his opponents searching for impurities. They fall to a white color often with dark ears, nose, eyes and ankles. About 300 or 400 feet southeast of the house, he built a three-story barn. Wright, Jr. and son Chico enthusiastically perpetuated the herd that was mostly started by his purchase of the Uncle John Webster herd in the early 1900's. They are consistently above average for milk production because the fattest heifers were for years retained for replacements, concentrating this factor. 5. Cattle of many brands mingled as they drifted in one huge herd across the partially timbered, salt grass lowlands. The major show winning and sale topping cattle are blend genetics, mostly a combination of Phillips, Butler, Wright and WR families in that order. What makes the longhorn different? Black hair coats absorb more heat and create an increased Call David Stanley at 254-722-9606 for more info or to arrange to see the herd. Our customers are like our extended family and we want to help you successfully market your cattle. Calendar. The Phillips blood is one unique in itself. In this spirit they enthusiastically consigned and purchased cattle at these association sales. Jack Phillips was well respected in Texas cattle circles and attended major Texas Cattleman's Assn. When it 3 Beds. From now until then, here are some mating suggestions to produce value colors: Reprinted courtesy of the Texas Longhorn Journal ~~ photo illustrations added. TEXAS LONGHORN cattle come in hundreds of shapes, sizes, colors and horn configurations. Even so, Meshell says, there are not very many Butler cattle around today. At Stanley Cattle Company, we havent lost sight of these important traits. 3) The need to reestablish longhorns after sending so many to market in the 1800's. 4) The development of the . I would love to show you my herd and tell you more about the Butler Family of Texas Longhorn cattle. Their shoulder height will range from 52" to 54". Each family has one or more faults or weaknesses. patterns from a tan or gold color on the pole and upper back down to browns, Very few breeders can say this. Email (required) * (see Dobie's book 1940). Most of Milby Butler's beloved Longhorns were butchered after he died, and the rest scattered. Unless management selects for total white faces and medium will result. Videos for related . When attending sales, chat often turns to what buyers are looking for. "They were unusual cattle and different from other Longhorn herds," Brooks reported after an inspection tour of the Butler herd. We believe the one longhorn characteristic that creates the most "eye appeal" is horn shape and length!! If cows have unpigmented noses, eyes, ankles, udders, etc., always mate This family, when properly mated, would produce adult bulls weighing 1,800 to 2,100 lbs. As to Yates bulls, I have never understood how to mate them. In 1965, Milby Butler had 600 head of breeding cattle and approximately 100 head at the homeplace. popular genetic selection choice to breed a flashier offspring, and in turn That lasted only a year or two before he sold out and established his ranching and cattle business near League City. Mo-Kan Livestock Market, Inc. 7133 NE Business 49 Loop PO Box 368 Butler, MO 64730. So, color counts. If a cow is red or a solid color, do not breed her to a solid-colored bull. Rich reds are more valuable than pale The Butler Museum in Milby's home town houses a large collection of skulls, shoulder mounts and much more related to the Butler Texas Longhorn Legacy. The Peeler, WR and Butler all have a dated beginning. many were used with minimal horn and bred only for their bright colors. Texas Ranger is the strongest male line in the breed. The Butler cattle are known for their lateral horn. ---Johnny Hoffman. Where Excellence is Expected. herd and bred to different Butler bulls, five herd sires were the result, and Adding Lunch SALE HEADQUARTERS: SALE DAY PHONE: 325-473-1373. every woman. The third floor was George's observatory, where he could look over the range with a telescope at his cattle. Sale Every Thursday 11 AM . The Butler cow, Beauty at 58" set an early record and her son Classic at 61" topped all bulls prior to 1980. 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. info@butlerlonghornmuseum.com. Marks cattle were often very quiet and easy to train for riding or pulling wagons and believed to possess oxen origin. The Texas Longhorn cattle are an exceptional breed of cattle used primarily for meat production. With only one documented exception, Milby never used a bull that he didn't raise. In 1931, Butler traded two Brahman cows for a white "flea- bitten" Longhorn cow from East Texas. hair colors to reflect heat. Texas Ranger JP was originally named Texas Ranger, however the recording secretary found that was a duplicate name. Fans of WR cattle were devastated by this seventy year policy change. Non-pigmented udders 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 More large horned and big beefy bulls were used in this foundation herd than any other. 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. 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. Worth., Texas Stock Yards the largest bronze monument in Texas has been errected with seven bigger-than-life Longhorn steers to memoralize the seven pioneer Longhorn herds. Some interchanging of bulls was done with Graves Peeler and Wichita Refuge in later years. Lockhart Auction LIVE WEBCAST and INTERNET BIDDING AVAILABLE Miniature Longhorn Cattle. The cow to the right was Dona Yates 3. Old-timers nicknamed Butler "Otee" after his famous brand, which had been given to him by his mother before 1872. Also a good horned Butler bull was used by the Phillips' during the 1950's to blend with Phillips genetics. Milby bred for horns. reproduced a color pattern found on nearly all Texas Longhorns, that pattern -- browns, pale reds, duns and smoke colors. When the TLBAA started to sponsor sales, Milby consigned several cows to help out. 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. Dark colors Located just 15 miles south of San Antonio, TX. The following semen is owned by Rocky Turner and is being sold at private treaty. He loaned a friend in Corpus 100 head of steers and also put over 100 head on the Bolivar Island. George W. Butler was a widely known and respected civic leader of early Clear Creek/League City. TLBAA Registered Butler and Butler-Blend Texas Longhorns. More of his down-line progeny are used in frozen semen and embryo transfer than any other line. They were somewhat long in body but not real tall. Some almost homely heads and narrow faces may be found which was typical of many early TL cattle. He always said that color and size will always be a surprise, and it showed in his cattle. them to dominantly dark bulls with no more than a few white spots. "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. The old herd that he established were fairly big cattle. As more Brahman cattle and English breeds were crossed with the native cattle, however, pure Longhorns became scarcer. Hopefully a happy with black mingled vertical colorations are more valuable than pale, low contrast Texas Ranger JP was the first AI Certified bull -- #1. Wright cows are extra feminine, very trim necks and straight backs. all were white like their mother. We bought our first longhorn soon after moving to Beeville and quickly became "hooked". All Rights Reserved, LIVE WEBCAST and INTERNET BIDDING AVAILABLE. The most famous cow ever produced by WR was "Measles." $132.14. The late J.G. 3H Cattle Co. 53 Blk . Some had a long goatee like growth of hair hanging from the top inner ear protecting it from tropical insects. Color, on animals often change with the seasons to embrace a smoky or silver gray tone Brahman Cattle Sale. 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. The herd sire, Smarty, was a son of the old Miss John Wayne cow. Cattlemen caught in a devastating cost-price squeeze are now taking a serious second look at the old Texas Longhorn. As a teenager, George W. left League City to join the Confederate Army and did not return home until after the Civil War. The big horn cattle of Yates blood are steers, and some are very competitive in shows in their old age. 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. Male line in the thumbnail pictures to the right unique herd animal with the native cattle however. 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