A Texas Longhorn Heifer Calf: Contest Finale

Texas Longhorn Calf Contest: The Finale features a special Texas Longhorn Heifer Calf

Why not change it up, just a little? After all, this week is the last in our Texas longhorn Calf contest. Before we disclose our featured Texas Longhorn heifer calf….

We are extending last week’s contest. Even if you have submitted a name, you can submit another. The winner is to be announced next week. Here is last week’s Texas Longhorn Calf Contest link ➡️ Texas Longhorn Calf Contest WEEK 5
As always, please follow the RULES ➡️ ( link to the rules here)
All calves are for Sale ➡️ our SALEBARN
This week’s Contest……

Today, we introduce you to another one of our little longhorn girls, a special Texas longhorn heifer calf.

So far this year, our calves are an even ratio of boys to girls. Last week, we showcased one of our spotty little boy longhorn calves; this week, we have chosen a baby longhorn girl calf to highlight.

She comes from the same genetic family as our little boy last week. As you can see, she is wearing a similar coat.

This Texas Longhorn Heifer calf belongs to a genetic line of longhorns that we, at GVRlonghorns, are particularly proud of.

We like Texas Tradition

First and foremost, it is important to acknowledge Texas Longhorn cattle’s quintessential role in Texas history. We have written many History blogs about the Historical role of longhorns in Texas and about how the Texas longhorn breed has transformed over a relatively short time. Trends come and go. Change is inevitable, and staying true to tradition is sometimes a challenge. In modern times, it’s become more difficult to find Texas Longhorns with horns that twist and turn in the deep-rooted traditional way of yesteryear. Modern trends often focus on wide horn measurements from one tip to the other tip. As a result, twists and turns stretch and are flattened out.

Make no mistake, some of these horn spreads are beautiful, but the twists and turns are remarkable.

This little longhorn heifer has ingrained traditional ties to the older genetics, to Texas, and to the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America(TLBAA)
Her grandmother is Calamity Louise with roots in YO Ranch.
YO Ranch was owned by Charles Schreiner III, the founder of the TLBAA.

Genetics with a twist!

The photo above has been featured numerous times in photographic and art groups on Fine Art America. It’s not surprising when you consider the subjects. Both Texas Longhorn cows in the picture are related to our little Texas Longhorn heifer highlighted in this week’s Texas Longhorn Calf Contest. In the forefront is Lady Calamity. Lady Calamity is a sister to our feature heifer calf and the mother of last week’s feature calf. In the background is Dusty. She is a cousin of both calves, this week and last week. Although Dusty’s horns have a deep twist, they measure over 90″ from Tip To Tip. Both longhorn cows are easy on the eye.

Like Fine Art Collectors have art they like to look at, we invest in a Texas Longhorn herd that we admire and are proud of. We keep up to date with modern-day trends, but don’t necessarily follow them. This Texas Longhorn Heifer calf is one of our finest results.

Texas Longhorn Aesthetics: all-encompassing

Most everybody will agree that a Texas Longhorn must have nice-looking horns. Even so, aesthetics does not stop there. Features like composition and color play a role. For example, strong legs, hooves, and a straight backline are good attributes to optimize longevity in a Texas Longhorn.

Life can be very unfair – some baby girls have it all!

Overall health

Texas Longhorn cows are happiest when they are part of a breeding herd. However, not all cows reproduce well. The ability to calf with ease, a good udder, and naturally good maternal instincts are the essential characteristics that, in our opinion at least, determine a good cow.

This genetic line has been phenomenal on all three counts over 4 generations. Baby girl’s mama is Lady Godiva. Lady Godiva is in her golden years. She is 17 years old this month. She is an exceptional mother and has an udder like a dairy cow. To date, she has never been treated for illness. Like her mother, Lady Godiva has calved almost every year since she was two, and every year that we had a bull in her pasture. Her mother, in turn, lived and produced into her 20s.

This Texas Longhorn Heifer Calf

This Texas Longhorn heifer calf has big hooves to follow. Her mother’s name is Lady Godiva. Her Grandmother was Calamity Louise. Some of her sisters are Lady Calamity, Lady A, and Bella Donna. What is her name?

8 Texas Longhorn Calves have been named

This week one calf needs a name. Great prizes to be won.

Here are the rules……..

To win a prize…..

You must be over 18 years of age.
Have a mailing address in the USA.
You must play at least once during this contest to win the grand prize.
Your suggested name must be one that we chose.
If two of your suggestions are chosen for a longhorn calf, then you will have two chances to win the prize.
There is no limit to the number of entries one person can have. In other words, you can enter as many times as you want.

What are the prizes? – check here

Visit our SALEBARN for Texas Longhorn calves for sale?

Thank you for spending time with us.

Cathy

Disclaimer: All material noted above is based on our hands-on experience as ranchers, as well as our observations of our cattle over the years. We have done and continue to do extensive research to maintain our herd‘s optimum health. However, all opinions and statements made on our website are guidelines only. In addition, we are not qualified statisticians/ veterinarians and urge you to consult a specialist with your concerns. We strive to publish accurate information; however, in the unlikely event that you detect an error, please let us know.

A Texas Longhorn Heifer Calf: Contest Finale

Texas Longhorn Calf Contest: The Finale features a special Texas Longhorn Heifer Calf