Drovers

Drovers were historically itinerant workers who specialized in herding and transporting large groups of livestock, such as cattle or sheep, over long distances—often on foot or horseback. Their role was essential in moving animals from farms or ranches to market, processing facilities, or ports for export. Drovers needed skills in animal handling, navigation, and managing logistics across unfamiliar terrains. Their work was crucial in shaping agricultural trade and rural economies before modern transportation methods. Today, the term is mostly historical, but it reflects a key aspect of livestock management during earlier centuries.