“Thousands and thousands of Texas cattle, were driven north this Summer. Some have been allowed to graze
on this side of the river before crossing. Texas cattle
generate—I think that is the word—in their feet during
the long trip, a substance that poisens the grass - This
does not hurt them—but if native cattle eat that grass it
poisens them and they die of what is called Texas fever.”
—Abbie Bright
Which was a result of the situation described by Kansas
settler Abbie Bright?