Our 100% Grass-Fed Beef
We offer quarter, half, and whole animal beef directly from our ranch that has been raised
on native grass pastures. Orders are accepted year round depending
on supply availability. Shipping out of state is only possible during the
late fall and winter months to assure frozen arrival. The size
of the cattle for slaughter will range from 500-750 pounds live weight.
Free of Hormones, Antibiotics, and animal feed products.L6 Cattle Ranch beef is fed
and finished on grass only. Our cattle are never placed in feedlots and finished
on grain to produce rapid weight gain before market. The introduction of grain
to the cattle diet diminishes the quality of the beef resulting in reduced health
benefits.
The Health Benefits
Grass-fed beef fat color is significantly more yellow than the fat in grain-fed
beef due to beta-carotene, which the grazing animal incorportates into its fat and
meat. Beta-carotene is used by the body to make vitamin A and is also a powerful
antioxidant protecting cells from free-radical and oxygen damage. Grain does
not contain a significant amount of beta-carotene, resulting in whiter fat.
- Grass-fed beef is four to six times lower in fat than grain-fed beef.
- Grass-fed beef contains half the saturated fat than grain-fed beef.
- Grass-fed beef is three times higher in omega-3 fatty acids.
- Grass-fed beef contains five times more conjugated linoleic acid
- Our beef is 85% lean
Only grazing green leafy grasses will provide these health benefits.
Sales Information
- Whole or half beef available. If a customer wishes to purchase a quarter beef,
then we will attempt to find another customer willing to split a half beef.
- Processed meat weight will be approximately 150 lbs. for a half beef and 300 lbs. for a whole beef.
- Please allow upto 6-weeks for delivery upon receipt of order. Meat carcass is dry-aged for a minimum of 2-weeks.
- The price of a half beef including processing is $5.50/lb. This is the processed
meat weight and includes the slaughter and processing fees. Your order can
be picked up at Fort Sumner Processing or here at the ranch.
- A deposit of $400.00 is required for a half beef or $700.00 for a whole beef upon
reservation. Credit cards are accepted.
- Upon receipt of order, we will provide you with a form to specify the meat cuts
or you can contact the butcher directly at Fort Sumner Processing.
- Orders that cannot be picked up can be delivered overnight using FedEx or UPS at
customers expense. Orders are packed using dry-ice for overnight delivery.
Delivery within New Mexico can be arranged.
- A half beef will require approximately 3-4 cubic feet of space.
- Contact us with your specific request.