Question

How did refrigeration change the cattle industry in Texas? It led to the decline of the Shawnee Trail It led to the decline of the Shawnee Trail It meant that Texas slaughterhouses now had to be near markets. It meant that Texas slaughterhouses now had to be near markets. It led to the development of a meatpacking industry in Texas. It led to the development of a meatpacking industry in Texas. It led to the era of large cattle drives

Answer 1

With the invention of refrigeration, they started the practice of slaughtering cattle before the train journey. They packed the meat into refrigerated freight cars, known as "reefers". That facilitated the shipment of meat by train over long distances, with the meat arriving at its destination in edible condition.