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Cow Management

What type of handling techniques and animal welfare practice do you use?

Our logo says Humanely Raised. “Humanely Raised” here are some of the details of that process:. We provide food, water, shelter/protection against elements (more for Montana & Texas where animals can get very hot or cold and need shade and shelter.).

How does the irrigation on the ranch work?

No irrigation on the Warner Springs ranch or partner ranches. We utilize a reticulated water system which utilizes pipes and portable troughs to transport water to the herd.

What kind of cows do we raise?

Primarily Angus. We have a composite breeding program at our San Diego Ranch where we are working towards a cross between Angus, Corriente & Mashona with the goal of creating the optimal breed that’s resilient in Southern California climate, with a g

Why do you source beef for places outside of Southern California?

Montana and West Texas both have summer growing grasses whereas San Diego has winter growing grasses. Thus, having the herd in different locations with different grass seasons helps us be able to harvest throughout the year and limit supply shortages

Do your partner ranches utilize the same regenerative agriculture practices and animal management techniques?

Both partner ranches have maintained cattle that are 100% grass-fed, finished and pasture-raised. Rancher Kevin is working with the ranch managers/owners of the partner ranches to move towards more regenerative management practices.

What does the herd eat in the Summer?

Warner Springs/Fallbrook: dried grass, with some supplemental hay for protein to help with energy to work through the fiber in the grasses. San Diego ranches are winter grass growing environments. Montana and West Texas have summer growing grass so t

Are your cows hormone free? Vaccine free?

Our cows are hormone + steroid free. Our San Diego herd is completely vaccine free. We are transitioning our other partner ranches to move in the direction of being 100% vaccine free. Both our San Diego herd and our partner ranches are mRNA vaccine f

What does ancestral blend mean?

Ancestral blend is ground beef blended with organs (heart & liver):. Our Ancestral Blend Ground Beef 1 lb package contains our 85/15 ground beef along with grass-fed & finished beef heart and beef liver.  This blend is extremely popular because the n