Cattle from Texas were driven to rail yards for transport to major feeders, processors, and packers. Cattle trails were carefully chosen to minimize distance and maximize feed to sustain and fatten cattle. Cowboys were hired to gather, drive, and hold cattle at major buying stations.
Cattle from Texas were driven along carefully selected routes to rail yards for transportation to major feedlots, meatpacking facilities, and processing plants. The goal was to optimize the distance traveled while ensuring adequate nutrition to promote growth and weight gain in the cattle.