Synopsis

From the storied cattle drives of the nineteenth century to the vast ranch empires that arose with the close of the Open Range, and onward to twenty-first-century innovations like artificial insemination, embryo transplants, and genetic engineering—we trace the history of cattle ranching. We’ll join contemporary cowboys as they expertly spin ropes and brand calves, and glimpse a future where cloning promises to yield the perfect beef steer: consistently succulent, yet lean.