CTLR is devoted to conservation breeding practices to ensure the survival of this Critically Endangered heritage breed. Established in 1989 by seasoned breeders of traditional Texas Longhorn cattle, the CTLR was recognized in commerce in January 1990. Texas Longhorn Cattle of the highest quality shall always be the foremost priority of the Cattlemen’s Texas Longhorn Registry. It is the deliberate and formulated intent to: recognize and make known true Texas Longhorn Cattle as a distinct and unique breed; promote sound conservation breeding practices; preserve the purity of the breed; recognize breeders and encourage others to develop and maintain records and herds of high quality; promote the use of its naturally evolved unique gene pool; and support research and educational projects.