Comments on: Raising Heritage Cattle on Pasture

By: David

David — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:14:11 +0000

A great deal of information in your comment. Packing or the lack of easy processing is a big issue in the NE. Ranchers I talk to have enough access to hay and bailage to make it through the winter months but that can be expensive for others. Never heard that best beef gets shipped out of the country. Where to?

By: Bob Kinford

Bob Kinford — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:09:00 +0000

Grain feeding and feedlots are not really the culprits, excessive hormones and antibiotics are. They could be eliminate through better genetics and handling procedures.

By: Bob Kinford

Bob Kinford — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:06:21 +0000

Part of the problem is that the industry is basically run by the packers. 2nd part of the problem is that most ranchers (who are using the cattle as base income rather than hobby)can’t afford to hold their calves over until they are grass fat(and the banks won’t give financing for it.) 3rd part of the problem is that our best beef is imported out of the country and replaced by lower quality imported meat.

By: David

David — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:34:00 +0000

Gosh. Great idea but I may need to start with chickens or maybe a goat or two.

By: luxury condos

luxury condos — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:08:38 +0000

Hey David, I really enjoy your experience! Winter won’t last forever. It won’t be long before spring will arrive and pastures will start to green up. This may be the year for you to consider raising a few head of beef cattle.