of cattle were a pale red color, often with little or no white spots. Some continue to breed Butler cattle purely as he did, others use the . They were the Wright, Yates, Butler, Marks, Peeler, and Phillips families. Lunch SALE HEADQUARTERS: SALE DAY PHONE: 325-473-1373. Check out some of our one-of-a-kind artifacts and displays! Butler, MO 64730. I'm talking about all culled out, all handpicked cows. Butler Breeder's Invitational Registered Texas Longhorn Cattle September 3, 2022 Dear Texas Longhorn Breeders, Welcome to the 2022 Butler Breeder's Invitational. breed her to a bull with little or no white on the face. 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. color has an extra attraction for the winning bidder. Longhorn Sale. Elmer wheeled and got away. WR cattle are moderate in size and horn growth. 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 . If he liked you, however, he might give you enough heifers and a bull to get you started. Put our 13 years of breeding experience to work for you. Some almost homely heads and narrow faces may be found which was typical of many early TL cattle. 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. The Butler Texas Longhorn was a type of Longhorn all its own. 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. The key is the ability to blend superior individuals to compliment the total correct result. reproduced a color pattern found on nearly all Texas Longhorns, that pattern plowing and as general beast of burden. In 1957, when Milby was in his late 60s, a load of hay fell on him and broke his neck, according to his son. Think of Texas, and you think of Longhorns: ponderous cattle with horns as wide as a man is tall. animals often change with the seasons to embrace a smoky or silver gray tone 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. "Like the silver dollars, there are not going to be any more, we can only preserve the Longhorns we have!" Stamina, intelligence, strong legs, Prior to that, the late M.P. to the end that the present few examples be preserved from extinction." Registered Longhorns today trace to ancestry verified for purity by this careful visual inspection. . His weight was 1,260 lbs. The bronze was cast by world famous sculptor Terry Kelsey of Guthrie, Texas. Calendar. Those three factors were what he believed in concerning the horn type. 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. I personally like the old foundation Wright blood the best. These unique nature designed features have all been preserved by seven groups of people with seven different origins and seven different genetic bases. If the right bull is not available consider add the total color spectrum representing the historic color shades and tones. If cows have unpigmented noses, eyes, ankles, udders, etc., always mate Brahman . in a close call decision, 2% is the whole world. One person's definition of value color is a color that is hard to describe. White hair coats reflect heat, but under tropical ultraviolet penetration, Bevo, born in 1963, was Milby Butler's favorite herd sire and the result of years of selective breeding. reds and on downward to dark browns or black legs like a bay horse. Even so, Meshell says, there are not very many Butler cattle around today. He holds a unique designation in that he has sired numerous highly respected sons & also daughters. As the Butler genetics move forward, the WR 2936 AI# 81 - 4 straws available, $5 per. More large horned and big beefy bulls were used in this foundation herd than any other. If a cow has a lot of white on the face, like a Hereford with a white nose, Her blood is highly sought by most prominent Longhorn producers. If a Texas Longhorn has a lacey face with dark eyes, don't be & H. Railroad. Probably the most appreciated thing about the WR cattle is their fine set of pedigrees. Color, he said, was unpredictable. They sure weren't going to pay any extra premiums. Even when a Some well known Yates bulls possess less than 30" horn tip to tip. colors affect cattle values, even with Angus people. They were somewhat long in body but not real tall. "He is loved and respected by a host of admiring friends and the poor and suffering always find in him a true benefactor.". Yet Milby worried that the lack of new blood suitable for introduction into his herd was affecting horn quality. The WR herd was the latest of origin. BUTLER cattle trace a family mating program back to the early twenties. 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. LIVE WEBCAST and INTERNET BIDDING AVAILABLE He wanted his cows to come in every year with a fat, live calf and no excuses. Meshell credits Blackie Graves, J. W. Issacs, and the Partlows with being among the breeders who helped keep the bloodline from vanishing. These are often very twisted as they get old. Garnet Brooks confirmed this. 5. This family is the most popular out cross to other foundation strains. 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. 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. Record prices in the Longhorn world were paid for Butler cattle during the 1980's. herd and bred to different Butler bulls, five herd sires were the result, and percentage of calves would be a lot like the parent animals. popular genetic selection choice to breed a flashier offspring, and in turn The Phillips blood is one unique in itself. patterns from a tan or gold color on the pole and upper back down to browns, Eventually League City won out.) Milby also added the blood of a few twisted-horned Mexican cattle to his herd of East Texas and Gulf Coast Longhorns. This availability creates WR bulls in large numbers and therefore they normally sell fairly economically. At one time the historic Wright blood was intensely inbred. SOLD FEB 9, 2023. 2 Baths. evolves back to the all red or white solid dominant colors. Weve worked hard over the last 11 years to build on a foundation of proven Butler genetics. No pure family has achieved major show success when compared to blends. The "seven families" were for the most part unrelated. Bright mixing of bold colors in crazy designs often will attract a buyer Texas Ranger is the strongest male line in the breed. 0:29 . Choices are available and popular He built his home and ranch headquarters there. Some Peeler cows give so much milk their udders become damaged and their productive life is reduced. The second floor was feed storage and living quarters for his cowboys. The country between Houston and Galveston was all free range then. There are no upcoming events at this time. Welcome to the Butler Longhorn Museum and Heritage Park! When a fighty cow came in the ring, most breeders were not that enthusiastic. About 300 or 400 feet southeast of the house, he built a three-story barn. The Butler Color Foundation. offered for sale. 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. This fabulous work of art is titled "Texas Gold. Volunteer or become a member or a museum sponsor to help support education about Texas history. DeWitt Meshell has described the Butler Texas Longhorn as a type of Longhorn all its own. We like our cattle to have good conformation, color, horn, and gentle dispositions. Nearly all pure black longhorn cattle today trace to Don Quixote. He wanted his cows to come in every year with a fat, live calf and no excuses. The cow to the right was Dona Yates 3. Milby Butler died October 16, 1971, a few months before his 83rd birthday. Which reveals their Spanish influence. If you have a great totally red sire, compliment him with cows that are This will be our 25th. The normal Yates cow has a small circumference and short horn tip to tip. Today the Peeler family herd is under the management of Justin Peeler. The most famous cow ever produced by WR was "Measles." If a cow had nicked or splintered a horn, the kids were instructed to sand down the rough places so every head sported a flawless set of horns. Generally speaking they were larger boned than most Longhorns. Due to the major numbers of WR cattle sold annually, they often sell for low prices. 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. The Butler Longhorn Museum tells the story of this amazing comeback, and in doing so, tells a compelling chapter in the story of the American West. USDA Market Report. In recent years grullo has been a unique value color because No other WR bull has had the popularity of WR 2935. Courtesy of Bull Creek Longhorns missnancy813220_thumb.jpeg drivingrangeheifer92720_thumb.jpeg Cap Yates liked the WR cattle and over the years traded bulls with WR several times. ears and ankles. The WR cattle are intensely inbred. Copyright 2013 Stanley Cattle Company. The WR herd was the latest of origin. One of his 22 blood types of record was also found in Hereford cattle. We now have a small herd of high quality registered Butler and Butler-blend longhorns. WR cows are very feminine. Something Old-timers nicknamed Butler "Otee" after his famous brand, which had been given to him by his mother before 1872. Hardly any high percentage Marks cattle remain. 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. In 1872, George bought 30 acres of land adjoining the Galveston, Houston and Henderson tracks in League City. We breed, raise, and sell registered Texas Longhorns on our 200 acre ranch outside of Houston. If a cow is red or a solid color, do not breed her to a solid-colored bull. Many Butler cattle are also small, much like WR. . The herd was started in the late twenties by selecting individuals from numerous south Texas herds. Her color and horns add amazing value to such a small framed cow. a color pattern developed to handle heat. and his horns were over 42". They are the most numerous of all seven families because of availability at an annual surplus auction which began in 1942. The old pure Marks were often of a V shape horn style similar to Brahman. The Peeler, WR and Butler all have a dated beginning. Fans of WR cattle were devastated by this seventy year policy change. These cattle are bred for horns. I do not pretend to write down all the individual good or bad traits of the seven herds. Some had a long goatee like growth of hair hanging from the top inner ear protecting it from tropical insects. The pure Marks blood is nearly, or completely extinct. Without a doubt the animal with a strong striking Contact: Mike Crawford , Email: mike_crawford@mccom.com www.texaslonghornbreeder.com. Miniature Longhorn Cattle. And in his later years he did sell a modest number to close friends and neighbors. 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. Most of the Yates bulls' horns average under 36" with a very few over that. They are structurally sound and good mothers. The following semen is owned by Rocky Turner and is being sold at private treaty. 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