The Summary of Drove Roads

             The drovers had to overcome the problem of the long journey such as providing sufficient food for the cattle to sustain them throughout their journey. He had to rely on the food that could be found along the way. He showed great skill in manoeuvring these herds that often spread out over considerable distance and make sure that the cattle did not stray into private land to feed. He had to be on the look-out for farms and blow a horn to warn the farmer in order to avoid the their cattle mixed up with the farmer’s cattle. Besides that, he also has to cope with robbers and need to know how to control the stampede of the cattle because the cattle are frightened  by sudden loud noises. He had to have an intimate knowledge of the temperament of his animals because they must not be overdriven. In addition, he should arrived at important market to get the best prices from butchers.