Herefords

Notice the horn branding.  A number is engraved on the other horn.

The /cattle on LBJ Ranch are Herefords.  Historic Herefords from the 60's to be exact.  

These cattle were bred to be smaller than current breeds.  They are born large and get to nearly 1000 pounds by the time they are one year old.  To help the process, these Hereford heifers are bred with a Longhorn Bull for her first time.  Although Longhorn get really big, they talke several years to get that large.  In fact, the calves are quite small.  The heifer has a small calf and then next year when she is larger and her body is ready, she is bred with a Hereford bull.  It is a good thing for her.  This calf is one of those Longhorn/ Hereford mixes.