There can be some confusion about which meat and which cuts of meat can be eaten rare. Beef tartare, for example, is a popular dish in some European countries and consists of raw minced beef with spices and vegetables. However, restaurants serving this dish use only the highest quality beef from a select few butchers. […]
You may be aware that unlike humans, cows have more than one stomach. In fact, cows have four stomachs in total. However, some people may view it as one stomach with four compartments. Cows are classed as ruminates, which are a group of mammals that have evolved in order to live off plants that are […]
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 […]
Have you ever wondered how much meat you can actually get from a cow? We’re here to answer that question. Official Estimates vs. Industry Insights 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 […]
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 […]
Understanding beef weight is key when buying a quarter, half cow, or whole cow. Here, at TX Bar Grassfed Cattle Company, we like to keep things clear so you know exactly what you’re getting, and why the numbers might vary from pasture to plate. Here’s a breakdown of the three main beef weights: #1 Live […]
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. How does it work? When buying half a cow from us you must wait for someone else to buy the other half of […]
When people think of red meat, many automatically associate it with saturated fats and categorise it as being “unhealthy”. As you may have read in our other blogs, grass fed beef is actually super healthy and contains lots of vitamins and minerals which are essential to a balanced diet. (Check out our recent blog on […]
The first thing people notice about grass-fed beef is usually the price and the fact that it is significantly more expensive than grain-fed beef. But most people do not understand the reasons for this higher price and subsequently don’t understand why it is worth the extra dollars- So let us explain! The main reason for […]
One of the most common questions we get asked is in relation to the diet of our cattle. In case you haven’t heard by now, our cattle are fed a natural diet of grass and 100% antibiotic and hormone free. We believe that this is so important, because the cow’s diet plays a major role […]
Grass-fed beef is not only tastier but it is also healthier and better for you. It has fewer calories as it contains less overall fat in comparison to conventional beef. Grass-fed beef also contains a significantly larger amount of CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) and Omega-3 fatty acids, which are better for your heart and general […]
At TX Bar, our grass-fed cattle predominantly consist of Black Angus and Black Angus Cross. When choosing a breed for a grass-fed herd, it is important to select small to moderate-sized cattle as they require less forage to reach their finishing weights. We use Black Angus because of their carcass characteristics, which yield well-marbled, flavorful […]
