How did new rail roads benefit western cattle ranchers?

They provided a way to transport meat to eastern markets. They allowed cowboys to travel easily between cattle herds and their homes. They made it easier for ranchers to keep track of their herds.

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They provided a way to transport meat to eastern markets along with helping making sure the meat would n't go bad.

.Explanation:  Before these railroads, eastern markets were more centralized, and the new rail roads allowed eastern cattle ranch markets to make more movements as an industry, and become more lucrative. This ultimately encouraged eastern cowboys to make a living in the west.

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