Beef Cattle breed profile
Texas Longhorn
- Heritage Spanish-derived beef breed
- U.S. (descended from Spanish Criollo cattle)
- medium
- Temperament: calm
- Heritage
- Conservancy: Watch
Texas Longhorn excels on extensive Southern Plains and Texas range — heat-tolerant, parasite-resistant, and self-sufficient. Limited commercial market means direct marketing or seedstock production are the typical revenue paths.
Production & size
Mature size and output.
Female weight
900–1200 lbs
Male weight
1400–2000 lbs
Daily gain
1.5 lbs/day
Reproductive traits
Gestation
283 days
Seasonality
year round
Maternal
excellent
Health & climate
Parasite resistance
excellent
Heat tolerance
excellent
Cold hardiness
good
Humidity tolerance
good
Common health concerns
- Lean carcass — under-finishes without grain supplementation
- Working facility design must accommodate long horns
Management requirements
Experience
some experience
Housing
minimal
Fencing
high tensile
Feed system
pasture, hay
Market access
Commercial market
limited
Direct-market appeal
good
Premium potential
Yes
Heritage status and visual appeal drive limited but loyal direct-marketing demand. Lean grass-fed beef production fits the breed's strengths.
Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America →