What was the most important reason why Herefords became a popular breed of cattle in Oklahoma? A. They could travel longer distances than other breeds. B. They were stockier and bulkier than other breeds. C. They could be bought and sold at lower prices than other breeds. D. They were smaller and more mobile than other breeds.

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Abbigail Brock

20 October, 02:33

What was the most important reason why Herefords became a popular breed of cattle in Oklahoma? A. They could travel longer distances than other breeds. B. They were stockier and bulkier than other breeds. C. They could be bought and sold at lower prices than other breeds. D. They were smaller and more mobile than other breeds.

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Eve Olson · Answer 1

The most important reason why Herefords became a popular breed of cattle in Oklahoma was:

(B) They were stockier and bulkier than other breeds.

These early Hereford breeders molded their cattle with the idea in mind of a high yield of beef and efficiency of production, and so firmly fixed these characteristics that they remain today as outstanding characteristics of the breed.

From the start, Mr. Tomkins of Herefordshire, England had as his goals economy in feeding, natural aptitude to grow and gain from grass and grain, rustling ability, hardiness, early maturity and prolificacy, traits that are still of primary importance today.