In the late 1800’s, cattle brought from Texas increased the beef cattle population from 137,000 to 1,250,000 in New Mexico. What was the primary reason why such a large number of cattle were transferred to New Mexico? a. Cattle sold for a greater price in New Mexico, than in Texas. b. Cattle had overgrazed the land in Texas. c. Cattle in Texas were being rustled and herders were losing most of their herds. d. The demand for cattle in Texas had dropped off dramatically.