The first cow in the Longhorn breed to sell for over $10,000 was "Wright 489" who was dam of the great "Doherty 698." As a teenager, George W. left League City to join the Confederate Army and did not return home until after the Civil War. Milby Butler died October 16, 1971, a few months before his 83rd birthday. Jack Phillips was well respected in Texas cattle circles and attended major Texas Cattleman's Assn. I personally like the old foundation Wright blood the best. I've been asked by several people to write this information down. Tri-color factors, similar to patterns found in the Gunman family, has it's An interesting and informative museum specifically about Butler Longhorn cattle. This will be our 25th. We like our cattle to have good conformation, color, horn, and gentle dispositions. Keep up to date on our latest events, posts, and more by joining our email list! Tiny Predator is still too young to properly evaluate as a herd sire but we have high hopes for this little guy. Brindles with splashes of white spots intruding into the vertical 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. 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 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. Texas longhorn cattle are special because they are sturdy and are used as both dairy and beef cattle. For information contact: Ray Beadle. The Peeler cattle have size, lots of milk and they are protective mother cows deluxe. 3H Cattle Co. 53 Blk . From now until then, here are some mating suggestions to produce value colors: Reprinted courtesy of the Texas Longhorn Journal ~~ photo illustrations added. Some Peeler cows give so much milk their udders become damaged and their productive life is reduced. In 1967 Linda and I started our Texas Longhorn cattle herd. WR 2936 AI# 81 - 4 straws available, $5 per. is tropical or subtropical. Don Quixote is believed to be the all-time leading contributor of quality genetics representing the WR family. With only one documented exception, Milby never used a bull that he didn't raise. This large number of WR cows makes it important for producers to utilize bulls of the other six families. It would stand to reason that a high "He had over 600 head of mama cows in 1965. These are often very twisted as they get old. He wanted his cows to come in every year with a fat, live calf and no excuses. One of his 22 blood types of record was also found in Hereford cattle. 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. 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. shown increased value appeal. Most mature WR bulls weigh 1,100 to 1,400 lbs. Cattlemen caught in a devastating cost-price squeeze are now taking a serious second look at the old Texas Longhorn. Registered Longhorns today trace to ancestry verified for purity by this careful visual inspection. patterns from a tan or gold color on the pole and upper back down to browns, He holds a unique designation in that he has sired numerous highly respected sons & also daughters. those genetics together. Butler had up to 600 head of longhorns which are unique in several ways. Lockhart Auction However, just because a cow has 80 inches of horn tip-to-tip doesnt mean shell produce long horned offspring. Several bulls were acquired from Yates. Welcome to Butler Texas Longhorns! Adding LIVE WEBCAST and INTERNET BIDDING AVAILABLE The most cattle that George W. Butler ever had under the OT brand at one time was about 25,000. Our goal with our ranch is to actively participate in the preservation of the traditional Texas Longhorns. Videos for related products. The Museum documents the rich multicultural heritage of the region through farming and ranch history. 2023 by DoyleCattle Farm. Choices are available and popular The Peeler, WR and Butler all have a dated beginning. Spotted cattle are considered more valuable than non-spotted cattle. WICHITA REFUGE cattle have the best known history. Each item in the museum has a unique and fascinating history. The biggest dollars spent on Longhorns are for those with the long horns, and thats just fine. The King Ranch was the main stronghold of Peeler blood. Note: The Butler Texas Longhorn Cattle, by Dewitt Meshell, was reprinted with permission from The Longhorn Scene, February, 1982. percentage of calves would be a lot like the parent animals. They are Phillips, Wright, Butler, Marks, Wichita Refuge, Yates and Peeler. 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. The long distances covered, the need for periodic rests by riders and animals, and the establishment of railheads led to the . please contact Rocky at 210-414-3949. I just like the cattle and respect them, I don't claim to know a lot about Longhorns." I have experienced that when breeding Butler bulls to Butler cows you will get a faster horn growth. The interest rate was 17 percent. Black hair coats absorb more heat and create an increased Follow us Stay in Touch! Every year we excitedly look forward to the Butler Breeders Invitational Sale where we enjoy good food and good company. Note: Milby Butler 1889-1971: The Butler Longhorns Live On, by Deborah Sizemore, was reprinted with permission from The Longhorn Scene, October, 1983. With bloodlines that can be traced back several generations, Butler Texas Longhorns allow us to achieve our goals within a supportive, like-minded community. The original, traditional WR cattle were not of the horn growth, conformation or pretty colors their modern cattle possess. if there are numerous members of the herd of one exact color, a different herd They were the Wright, Yates, Butler, Marks, Peeler, and Phillips families. Texas Ranger is the strongest male line in the breed. 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. 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. maybe brindle, some dark and some yeah!" The herd sire, Smarty, was a son of the old Miss John Wayne cow. The cow to the right was Dona Yates 3. value with color should be a business decision. More WR blood is available in the nation than any other family. "My favorite exhibit has to be Ol' Classic Ace," said Bette Specion, museum president since 2006. 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 Hardly any high percentage Marks cattle remain. 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." 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. The true connoisseurs of the breed spot these characteristics and point with recognition concerning their virtues. At Butler Texas Longhorns, we focus on raising consistent and predictable conformation with superior genetics in our registered longhorn cattle. -- browns, pale reds, duns and smoke colors. Is it that the bloodline is the most proven source of superior horn growth? cattle, if a wife doesn't like an animal, the deal generally won't happen. USDA Market Report. Most of the pure Marks blood was lost in the late 1960's as a result of Bangs disease. Part of the judging clinics, that each approved judge must attend, deals WR is not well appreciated for herd sires. They were excellent milkers and raised big fat calves. Milby for many years searched for outside blood that could strengthen the genetic base of his cattle, without detracting from the long, Texas-twist horns that were characteristic of his herd. Even so, Meshell says, there are not very many Butler cattle around today. If you have a great totally red sire, compliment him with cows that are Elmer Parker, an employee at WR, felt the Yates blood did a lot to help the WR program. More data reveals that four-fifths of the world, where cattle are raised, Prior to 1940 the Milby Butler herd was reported to be dominant earth tones The Marks cattle were then a part of the old Yates stock but probably not a large part considering the massive number in the Yates herd. of years were cattle that could pull a covered wagon, plow or drag logs for Ft. 127 Chambers Creek Cir, Maypearl, TX 76064. TEXAS LONGHORN cattle come in hundreds of shapes, sizes, colors and horn configurations. Milby was put to work operating a soda fountain in a drug store. The horns get perpetually thinner." Record prices in the Longhorn world were paid for Butler cattle during the 1980's. all were white like their mother. 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. Stamina, intelligence, strong legs, Some interchanging of bulls was done with Graves Peeler and Wichita Refuge in later years. They have long legs and slightly coarse bone. Her color and horns add amazing value to such a small framed cow. They sure weren't going to pay any extra premiums. Butler Texas Longhorns Invitational Butler Sale Click for Catalog with Sale Results 2022 BUTLER BREEDER'S INVITATIONAL SALE Saturday, September 3 - 12 Noon LIVE WEBCAST and INTERNET BIDDING AVAILABLE Lockhart Auction Hwy 183 South - Lockhart, Texas Sales Headquarters: Best Western - 512-620-0300 Brindles are popular; the darker brindles extra labor and grief. They were somewhat long in body but not real tall. 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. That said, Texas longhorn cattle tend to be 48-60 inches or 1.2-1.5 m long, on average. No one offered any premium for purebred Longhorns thirty years before the first Longhorns were registered. Brahman Cattle Sale. It would be a perfect world if the bull has a high value color, over 80" horns Women understand pretty things. are more valuable than pale light tones. 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. and selection by the owners affected the changes desired. The Butler Longhorn Museum & Educational Center highlights the Butler cattle bloodline, while exhibiting the history of the Longhorn Breed. These qualities are what set our breed apart, and we are excited to share the future of our herd with you. 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. in the transition. Or is it consistency and predictability of desireable longhorn traits; or, simply the fact, that Butler longhorns are at an all-time peak of recognition and reputation? The third floor was George's observatory, where he could look over the range with a telescope at his cattle. We breed, raise, and sell registered Texas Longhorns on our 200 acre ranch outside of Houston. I have this cow head mounted in my den. They the leading source of the old corkscrew horn twist. Why aren't there some Yates bulls with 50" horns like Yates cows? It was given to me by a very good friend. Milby bred for horns. Weve worked hard over the last 11 years to build on a foundation of proven Butler genetics. Those three factors were what he believed in concerning the horn type. Texas Ranger, the all-time leading foundation sire, was raised by Phillips. $259,900 Last Sold Price. In the fifties and sixties many people started raising Longhorns because of the colorful old Graves Peeler, a retired Texas Ranger, of Atascosa County, Texas. Kaso Kety 985-796-3918 or Michael McLeod 361-782-0155, Copyright 2012 by Butler Texas Longhorn Breeders He registered about 20 bulls and 300 cows during the first years of the association. The museum sits on a ten-acre waterfront park in the Historic District with shaded picnic sites, a fishing pond, playground and a walking path. to check what your wife likes. 408-834-0110. The WR cattle are intensely inbred. As to Yates bulls, I have never understood how to mate them. "He is loved and respected by a host of admiring friends and the poor and suffering always find in him a true benefactor.". This color pattern became so marked in the Butler cattle that it often was referred to in later years as "Butler color." Texon cattle mix the Texas Longhorn and the Devon cattle breed. He always said that color and size will always be a surprise, and it showed in his cattle. 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. Some 80% of the cattle were never accounted for, while the other 20% were scattered among different breeders. Click to play video. . Most WR bulls have a clean sheath but many have excess lower neck and brisket skin causing a somewhat buffalo like silhouette. I do not pretend to write down all the individual good or bad traits of the seven herds. At the beginning of the registry in 1964, a 100% visual inspection program was implemented to assure purity and type. For hundreds of years the cattle lived a semi-feral existence on the . The major show winning and sale topping cattle are blend genetics, mostly a combination of Phillips, Butler, Wright and WR families in that order. "Like the silver dollars, there are not going to be any more, we can only preserve the Longhorns we have!" One Phillips and one Butler bull were used. . Share: . Butler was a Mississippi boy, born June 20, 1834 in Scott County to Burnell and Sarah Ann (Ricks) Butler. If a cow has a lot of white on the face, like a Hereford with a white nose, Mr. Butler purchased a special The girls showed for six years earning many honors, awards, and scholarships. Texas. spots are considered more valuable than large sombrero size spots. 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. His progeny are mostly black and very trim of underline. We bred Cranberry Wine (Mother of RC Pacific Mermaid) and when she crossed with Tejas Star something magical happened. Milby Butler died October 16, 1971, a few months before his 83rd birthday. The combination of Wright female lines with modern popular blend families has produced some of the breed's most valuable cattle. Today we see some beautiful colored Yates cattle which were not a normal thing years ago. The big horn cattle of Yates blood are steers, and some are very competitive in shows in their old age. Prior to that, the late M.P. offered for sale. Yet a true black has every hair on the body of cattle were a pale red color, often with little or no white spots. Not so with Mr. Peeler. These few 50" cows in number probably were one in hundreds among Yates cows. At Stanley Cattle Company, we havent lost sight of these important traits. He is asking $2,800 for the whole lot. You can also email us at david@stanleycattleco.com. More of his down-line progeny are used in frozen semen and embryo transfer than any other line. When attending sales, chat often turns to what buyers are looking for. Nearly all pure black longhorn cattle today trace to Don Quixote. Most of them went to the slaughterhouse." 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. I also do not criticize these old time producers for their efforts, which may appear somewhat lacking on records. . stress factor causing reduced physical performance. Many were the smallest horned and most solid colored of the seven families. Fall round-ups were held before the herd drifted back to the lowlands. All Rights Reserved. . Mr. Yates felt that no breed of cattle offered the rancher what Texas Longhorns did in that harsh area of Texas desert. depending on health conditions. The breed is known mainly for it's characteristic very long horns. There was a unique, slight dish face in many. if a small white spot is on a newborn calf, Longhorn people could never be Rich reds are more valuable than pale It appears the old Butler cattle have practically no blood found in the other six families as far as direct association. The Phillips contribution of just one prepotent sire had more authority in shaping the breed than many of the other 7 family whole herds. The Yates herd was about 1500 head of rugged cows in the Big Bend area of West Texas, near Alpine. Butler, MO 64730. "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. Unless management selects for total white faces and All "seven families" originated in the early 1930's and before. They were and are today a mix of breeds blended and refined by the elements of time, stress and survival. These pioneer Longhorn breeders were eager to support the fledgling association and its attempts to form a registry and promote the breed. Small In 1968 Graves Peeler serving as a Longhorn Association inspector, commented that the WR had done a good job getting the badly swaybacked, traditional cattle culled from the herd. He was ruthlessly blood tested by his opponents searching for impurities. As dominant cattle to the end that the present few examples be preserved from extinction." Old-timers nicknamed Butler "Otee" after his famous brand, which had been given to him by his mother before 1872. in a close call decision, 2% is the whole world. Color, horn, fertility, calving ease and beef. Each for many years raised stock completely unrelated to the other herds. Calendar. Thanks for being apart of Butler Texas Longhorns where quality is who we are. Some had a long goatee like growth of hair hanging from the top inner ear protecting it from tropical insects. William's older brother, John Woodward Butler, left their Mississippi home in 1849 with Burnell's instructions to look for new land. Eventually League City won out.) At Red Peak Ranch, we are breeders of Texas Longhorn Cattle and Read More . He wanted his cows to come in every year with a fat, live calf and no excuses. USDA Market Report. Africa. A detailed article on the history of this family of cattle appeared in the Winter 1979 Texas Longhorn Journal. Copyright 2013 Stanley Cattle Company. ears and ankles. Many Butler steers were used in the Centennial Trail Drive to Dodge City in 1966. Each of the seven families introduced a blend of new genetics to avoid inbreeding after their herds matured. Call David Stanley at 254-722-9606 for more info or to arrange to see the herd. A new policy was implemented by the 2001 WR leaders to halt all pedigree records and raise a multiple sire herd. Only about 1% of the registered cattle could trace to any Butler blood prior to 1975. Most of the Peeler stock were sold at the San Antonio Stock Yards, so pounds of meat were his goal. Registered Butler Texas Longhorn Cattle JKG Longhorns are Registered Texas Longhorn cattle of the Butler family owned and raised by Jeff, Kristi, Kacie and Jodie Ging. Her coloring was white speckled, with red ears, red-ringed eyes and nose, and red-speckled ankles. All had one of the three Y brands which was registered by Cap Yates. In world history four-fifths of all cattle were used as oxen, for pulling, Bison Sale. Very few breeders can say this. have beautiful eyes; eyes are the first and most important thing to nearly We look forward to preserving the breed and only raising the best. The late J.G. Each has strong and weak points. Pre-Vac Program. It is only chance that any survive at all. herd and bred to different Butler bulls, five herd sires were the result, and sometimes mistaken for pure black. Today the Emil Marks land is totally covered with city. problem. The Dickinson Cattle Co. LLC herd has about 3% Peeler blood. Learn more about our family ranch. This is due to availability as a result of their many annual surplus sales. many herds have no grullo animals. 3 Beds. So, color counts. The Butler bulls that are used as herd sires should be around 42" at two years of age. info@butlerlonghornmuseum.com. The following semen is owned by Rocky Turner and is being sold at private treaty. George W. owned stock pens where the Butler Ranch joined the G.H. 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? The key is the ability to blend superior individuals to compliment the total correct result. PEELER cattle were the first cattle purchased by Dickinsons. The dynamic colors seen today, have been bred into herds by special selection because of public appeal. Isaacs, Leopard Trucking Company, and Sammie Meshell; along with many more that are now breeding Butler bulls to straight Butler cows. No prominent producer is working to preserve the Marks line. "They were unusual cattle and different from other Longhorn herds," Brooks reported after an inspection tour of the Butler herd. Saturday, September 3 - 12 Noon Slaughtering continued until wild Longhorns disappeared entirely and were replaced by foreign types of cattle, Milby remembered. Location; Stock Cow Sale. You take the Butler out of your herd and youll take the horn out of your herd. The brand apparently stood for her initials. Dickinson Cattle Co. LLC is about 30% WR blood. Salebill; VIP-Valley Oaks Incentive Program. with judging for values, current day sale values and color values. Most of the Yates bulls' horns average under 36" with a very few over that. Mailing Address: 563 W. Bay Area Blvd., Webster, TX 77598 These parts Butler Texas Longhorns are a distinct family known for their twisty horn shapes and beautiful color patterns. Trusted Butler Favorites . These were not traditional colors. This decision will be the most significant any Longhorn breeder has to make if a profitable business is desired. Select away from sires that are all red or all white to get consistent 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. The Butler cattle are nearly as intensely inbred as WR. medium will result. rate of gain and beef-eating qualities. 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. Both are 100% Butler. Beavercreek . Only two segments are nearly extinct. In 1931, Butler traded two Brahman cows for a white "flea- bitten" Longhorn cow from East Texas. and his horns were over 42". add the total color spectrum representing the historic color shades and tones. Elmer wheeled and got away. They are the most numerous of all seven families because of availability at an annual surplus auction which began in 1942. Only in the last 100 years were cattle performance tested for human consumption, Due to the major numbers of WR cattle sold annually, they often sell for low prices. When Kacie and Jodie began showing cattle in the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association (TLBAA) show circuit, our small herd of two quickly grew to eight after just our first show. Non-pigmented udders At Butler Texas Longhorns we focus on raising top-quality registered Longhorn cattle. Longhorn Sale. He built his home and ranch headquarters there. reproduced a color pattern found on nearly all Texas Longhorns, that pattern to describe. Best Western - 512-620-0300 Sale Every Thursday 11 AM . PHILLIPS cattle are one of the oldest of the 7 pure families. The breed itself has been preserved. Meshell remembers Milby B as a knowledgeable cattleman and breeder. Market Video Gallery. and endurance of gray horses (often with white hair) when traveling the hot color has an extra attraction for the winning bidder. Our customers are like our extended family and we want to help you successfully market your cattle. Color, on different from the home pasture is often the target of choice. Calendar. All seven were separate from other herds with minimal exchanges of blood stock prior to 1932. 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. You can also email us at david@stanleycattleco.com ears and a few small specks of a light roan hair coat. 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. 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. When the TLBAA started to sponsor sales, Milby consigned several cows to help out. One time a WR cow come in the ring, ran over to Elmer Parker, who was horseback, and promptly tried to hook his horse down. 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. 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