Horseshoe B Longhorns situated just North of Charters Towers in the heart of North Queensland cattle country are dedicated to breeding and improving the quality of Texas Longhorns in Australia. The emphasis being on structure, fertility & temperament.  Established in 1997, they have provided the opportunity for breeders across the country to establish their own Texas Longhorn herd. 

Utilising embryo transfer to get started in this venture and to ensure they were commencing with top quality genetics; The original source of this herd was Semkin Longhorns, Oklahoma. It was from these humble beginnings that this herd has grown to now be the biggest herd of registered Texas Longhorns in Australia. AI sires from Semkin Longhorns, Dickinson Cattle Co. and Cowboyhat Cattle Co. are being used. All their purebred Longhorns are registered with the International Texas Longhorn Association.

Using Artificial Insemination,  Horseshoe B Longhorns are using the best bulls available in Australia and some of the best in the world. Bulls like Victory Lap, Tempter, Superman, Rebel Red, Westward Ho, Cowboyman and Cowabunga Dude to name a few.

Enjoy browsing this site, have a look at the History of Texas Longhorns and some of the other stuff we have on the website and if you require more information or are thinking of starting your own herd in Australia or are looking for a trophy steer or two, phone or email your enquiry or interest to us.

Be sure to join us on a Texas Longhorn Wagon Tour if you are ever in the Charters Towers area of North Queensland or if you are planning a trip to this historical part of Australia.

TEXAS LONGHORN ADVANTAGES

•Fertility
•Reproductive Efficiency
•Excellent Mothering Ability
•Ease of Calving
•Longevity
•Browsing Ability
•Disease Resistance
•Lean Meat•Excellent Temperament
•Adaptability
•Hybrid Vigour
•History
•Colourful
•Horns