Organ meat or entrails are rich sources of vitamin A, B, D and E and contain important minerals such as zinc, phosphorus and iron, but are they edible? The answer is yes, in fact organ meats are some of the most nutrient dense food you could feed to your dog. When compared to lean muscle […]
It is estimated that 70 percent of a cow is used for meat. This figure comes from The U.S. Department of Agriculture, however, those in the industry would estimate this figure to be closer to 60 percent. To put this into context, a 1200 pound cow with average muscle mass and ½ inch fat, yields […]
Cow sharing involves farmers ‘sharing’ a cow and cow-related products with other individuals who are generally non-farmers. Cow sharing is typically done via the internet however, people have beendoing it ever since the invention of freezers and refrigerators. Cow sharing has become more popular in recent years with more people wanting to support small family […]
Buying in bulk, whether that be a full cow or a half a cow, it is the most cost efficient and affordable way to buy your beef. Whichever option you choose, you can expect that to cost you, on average, $6-$7 per pound of beef. When buying a cow for meat, there are some important […]
When it comes to beef weights, there are 3 different ones of which customers should be aware of. #1 Live Weight The first is “LIVE” weight. This is what the animal weighed on the hoof, or when it was alive. #2 Hanging Weight The next weight is “HANGING” weight. This is the weight that the […]
Here at TX Bar, we understand that not everyone will use the amount of beef produced from a full beef, which is why we offer you the option to purchase ½ beef. When buying half a cow from us here at TX Bar, you must wait for someone else to buy the other half of […]
