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The
Corriente can be traced back to the first cattle brought to the new
world by the Spanish as early as 1493. These cattle were hardy breeds
chosen especially to withstand the ocean crossing and adapt to their
new land. They were brought to the West Indies and south Florida, as
well as Central and South America. Over the centuries the descendants
of these cattle were bred for different purposes - milk, meat and
draft animals. They also adapted through natural selection to the
various regions in which they lived. Eventually, their descendants
spread across the southern U.S. and up the coast of California.
Information from
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