Givens, A J 1980-04-19
A. J. givens discusses his experiences with cattle, ranching and feedlots.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: A. J. Givens
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Date: April 19, 1980
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Interviewer: Elizabeth Shrank
Length: 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Cattle,
Ranch House,
JA Ranch,
Hunting area,
Wild turkey,
Venison,
Preparation,
Meal,
Ranch work,
Branding the Angus cattle,
Screw worm problem,
Feedlot,
Olton Texas,
Ranching,
Horses' value in rounding up cattle,
Raising,
Horses,
Breaking,
Anecdote: Horse that could not be broken,
Value of horses (again).
Tape 1, Side 2: Ranching,
Hard work,
Cattle feed,
Feedlots,
Cattle cost,
Feedlots (again),
Hormone injections,
Line camp,
Heifers,
Cattle,
Giving birth,
Leather goods,
Leather industry.
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