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Apr 29, 2025 - 07:54 AM
The Texas Longhorn is not a direct crossbreed of two specific modern breeds but rather a result of natural selection and adaptation over several centuries. Its ancestry can be traced back to cattle brought by Spanish settlers in the late 1400s, which mixed with English cattle brought by settlers in the 1800s. This blend of Iberian and British cattle genetics, along with natural selection in the harsh Texas environment, gave rise to the Texas Longhorn breed known for its resilience and distinctive long horns.
