What is GRAIN FINISHED at Holland Cattle Company?
We are not the norm.
At the Holland Ranches, grain finished means the calf was born in the pasture, raised by a cow who was 100% grass fed, grazed on 100% native grasses until 60-90 days before processing. At this point, the calf is still fully pasture and grazing, however is offered grain to supplement in his diet. This will create fat marbling and higher fat content, as many meat-atarians prefer.
Our animals live in a clean, spacious, low-stress setting so they can grow naturally without hormones or routine antibiotic use. A local, USDA Inspected & Approved, family-owned butcher shops, Harvest House Meats and M&M Custom Butcher, cuts and vacuum packs our meat to extended freshness. The beef is dry-aged at least 14 days to maximize tenderness and flavor.
At Holland Ranch, we strive to be good stewards of the land. Our ranch pastures are maintained with minimal interference from human hands to keep our land in the most natural state, in turn helps maintain water quality, and provides natural habitat for our livestock and abundant wildlife. Our ranch has been in the family for over 150 years and we are proud to continue the tradition of raising wholesome, natural meats.
We are not the norm.
At the Holland Ranches, grain finished means the calf was born in the pasture, raised by a cow who was 100% grass fed, grazed on 100% native grasses until 60-90 days before processing. At this point, the calf is still fully pasture and grazing, however is offered grain to supplement in his diet. This will create fat marbling and higher fat content, as many meat-atarians prefer.
Our animals live in a clean, spacious, low-stress setting so they can grow naturally without hormones or routine antibiotic use. A local, USDA Inspected & Approved, family-owned butcher shops, Harvest House Meats and M&M Custom Butcher, cuts and vacuum packs our meat to extended freshness. The beef is dry-aged at least 14 days to maximize tenderness and flavor.
At Holland Ranch, we strive to be good stewards of the land. Our ranch pastures are maintained with minimal interference from human hands to keep our land in the most natural state, in turn helps maintain water quality, and provides natural habitat for our livestock and abundant wildlife. Our ranch has been in the family for over 150 years and we are proud to continue the tradition of raising wholesome, natural meats.
We process our grain finished cattle at approximately 900 lbs.
WHOLE BEEF poundage break-down EXAMPLE.
A 900 lbs. calf on the hoof is called LIVE WEIGHT.
-approximately 900 lbs. = LIVE WEIGHT
After harvesting, the HANGING WEIGHT is approximately 60% of the Live Weight.
-approximately 540 lbs. = HANGING WEIGHT
The PACKAGED MEAT is approximately 65-68% of the Hanging Weight.
-approximately 367 lbs. = PACKAGED WEIGHT
HALF BEEF poundage break-down EXAMPLE.
A Half Calf is lbs. LIVE WEIGHT.
-approximately 450 lbs. = LIVE WEIGHT
After harvesting, the HANGING WEIGHT is approximately 60% of the Live Weight.
approximately 270 lbs. +/- = HANGING WEIGHT
The PACKAGED MEAT is approximately 65-68% of the Hanging Weight.
approximately 184 lbs. +/- = PACKAGED WEIGHT
COST
We are selling our customers the LIVE ANIMAL. We charge $5.90 per pound of the HANGING WEIGHT, plus the processing cost. Customers pay the processing fee directly to the processor at pick-up. The standard processing cost is typically approximately $.85 per pound HANGING WEIGHT; however, the processor fees are subject to change.
WHOLE BEEF COST BREAKDOWN - Example for 900lbs Live Weight Calf
Hanging Weight - 540 lbs. X $5.90 per lb. = Approximate Cost of Whole Beef $3,186
Processing Fee for Whole Beef = Approximately $510
HALF BEEF COST BREAKDOWN - Example for 450lbs Live Weight 1/2 Calf
Hanging Weight - 270 lbs. X $5.90 per lb. = Approximate Cost of Half Beef $1,593
Processing Fee for Half Beef = Approximately $255
QUARTER BEEF COST BREAKDOWN
Approximate Cost of Quarter Beef - $797
Approximate Cost of Processing - $128
QUARTER BEEF - Call for Availability
**Keep in mind, this includes the more expensive cuts of meat as well. The price per pound will resemble the grocery store price when averaging all the meat cuts together.
Many factors come into play when the actual price per pound is determined; the exact Hanging Weight (which is not determined until processing), the type of steak cuts (some customers prefer more fat or leaner cuttings, bona-in), and custom packaging may be available per processor.
Customers are responsible for meat pick-up. Once the processor logs an official HANGING WEIGHT, we will send an invoice to our customer for final payment that is required to be paid before the beef is picked-up.
*The pounds of finished meat each calf will produce will fluctuate slightly. All meat carcasses are different.
HOW TO ORDER?
CONTACT US to check availability. We only sell a HALF BEEF if we have a matching customer wanting the other half.
To buy a BEEF, a non-refundable payment of $500 is required. Upon reservation, we will EMAIL AN INVOICE FOR PAYMENT for $500. A SECOND INVOICE (final meat invoice) will be emailed when the Hanging Weight has been provided by the processor for the remaining balance of meat only. This will be due upon receipt. Beef orders may be picked up at either Harvest House Meats in Johnson City, Texas (the processing facility), M&M Custom Processing in Lampasas, Texas, or other designated facility. When picking up your meat, the processor will provide you with a PROCESSING INVOICE for payment before the meat is released.
WHOLE BEEF poundage break-down EXAMPLE.
A 900 lbs. calf on the hoof is called LIVE WEIGHT.
-approximately 900 lbs. = LIVE WEIGHT
After harvesting, the HANGING WEIGHT is approximately 60% of the Live Weight.
-approximately 540 lbs. = HANGING WEIGHT
The PACKAGED MEAT is approximately 65-68% of the Hanging Weight.
-approximately 367 lbs. = PACKAGED WEIGHT
HALF BEEF poundage break-down EXAMPLE.
A Half Calf is lbs. LIVE WEIGHT.
-approximately 450 lbs. = LIVE WEIGHT
After harvesting, the HANGING WEIGHT is approximately 60% of the Live Weight.
approximately 270 lbs. +/- = HANGING WEIGHT
The PACKAGED MEAT is approximately 65-68% of the Hanging Weight.
approximately 184 lbs. +/- = PACKAGED WEIGHT
COST
We are selling our customers the LIVE ANIMAL. We charge $5.90 per pound of the HANGING WEIGHT, plus the processing cost. Customers pay the processing fee directly to the processor at pick-up. The standard processing cost is typically approximately $.85 per pound HANGING WEIGHT; however, the processor fees are subject to change.
WHOLE BEEF COST BREAKDOWN - Example for 900lbs Live Weight Calf
Hanging Weight - 540 lbs. X $5.90 per lb. = Approximate Cost of Whole Beef $3,186
Processing Fee for Whole Beef = Approximately $510
HALF BEEF COST BREAKDOWN - Example for 450lbs Live Weight 1/2 Calf
Hanging Weight - 270 lbs. X $5.90 per lb. = Approximate Cost of Half Beef $1,593
Processing Fee for Half Beef = Approximately $255
QUARTER BEEF COST BREAKDOWN
Approximate Cost of Quarter Beef - $797
Approximate Cost of Processing - $128
QUARTER BEEF - Call for Availability
**Keep in mind, this includes the more expensive cuts of meat as well. The price per pound will resemble the grocery store price when averaging all the meat cuts together.
Many factors come into play when the actual price per pound is determined; the exact Hanging Weight (which is not determined until processing), the type of steak cuts (some customers prefer more fat or leaner cuttings, bona-in), and custom packaging may be available per processor.
Customers are responsible for meat pick-up. Once the processor logs an official HANGING WEIGHT, we will send an invoice to our customer for final payment that is required to be paid before the beef is picked-up.
*The pounds of finished meat each calf will produce will fluctuate slightly. All meat carcasses are different.
HOW TO ORDER?
CONTACT US to check availability. We only sell a HALF BEEF if we have a matching customer wanting the other half.
To buy a BEEF, a non-refundable payment of $500 is required. Upon reservation, we will EMAIL AN INVOICE FOR PAYMENT for $500. A SECOND INVOICE (final meat invoice) will be emailed when the Hanging Weight has been provided by the processor for the remaining balance of meat only. This will be due upon receipt. Beef orders may be picked up at either Harvest House Meats in Johnson City, Texas (the processing facility), M&M Custom Processing in Lampasas, Texas, or other designated facility. When picking up your meat, the processor will provide you with a PROCESSING INVOICE for payment before the meat is released.
