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Are there any additional costs associated with Minitature Texas Longhorns that are above and beyond those that would be incurred when raising other types of cattle?

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Are there any additional costs associated with Minitature Texas Longhorns that are above and beyond those that would be incurred when raising other types of cattle?

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MTLs have very large horns for their physical body size. As a result, special chutes and alleys must be used in the working pens. These animals (when > 1 year old) will not be able to get their horns through a standard alley and certainly cannot fit in a standard squeeze chute.