Where's the Beef? Shorthorn Traditional Cache

Cows have been with us since the early Neolithic period, occupying an important role in our development as a society and culture. This is in tribute to that ubiquitous bovine that has made such an important contribution to the history of the wild, wild, west, including some of histories more famous mavericks .

All caches are along the frontage road and are not accessed from the freeway.

The Shorthorn breed of cattle originated in the northeast of England in the late 18th century. The breed was developed as a dual-purpose cattle, suitable for both dairy and beef production. Certain blood lines within the breed, however, always emphasized one quality or the other. Over time, these different lines diverged, and by the second half of the 20th century, two separate breeds had developed – the Beef Shorthorn and the Milking Shorthorn.  All Shorthorn cattle are colored red, white or roan, although roan cattle are preferred by some, and completely white animals are not common. The Shorthorn was imported to the US in 1873. They were the first purebred cattle recorded to have been used in the improvement of the Texas Longhorn

The idea of this series is a community project honoring the Bos among us.

As you drive the road, please feel free to place your own tribute cache to that great animal- the cow.