At this time the estate acquired something of a name for breeding shorthorn cattle.
The bishop was also a successful breeder of Shorthorn cattle.
It belongs to the group of the shorthorn cattle.
Thomas concentrated on building up herds of shorthorn cattle and horse after he moved to the ranch.
Pure-bred shorthorn cattle had been a feature at Brayton from the first half of the 19th century.
He was also an enthusiastic breeder of Shorthorn cattle.
The station also carrys a herd of 2,700 shorthorn cattle as well 300 odd horses.
The total stock on the property was 60,000 shorthorn cattle along with 400 horses, 50 mules and 44 donkeys.
McDonald owned a large ranch in Kansas, where he raised shorthorn cattle.
As early as 1785, farmers began importing shorthorn cattle to improve their herds.