Cattle specifications

We have an exclusive alliance with the North American Limousin Foundation and the American - International Charolais Association for cattle raised without antibiotics or growth hormones added. We are also working with the Simmental, Gelbvieh, Piedmontese and Belgian Blue Associations to help supply us with lean, heavy muscled, all natural cattle. We prefer high percentage exotic cattle, particularly 3/4 or higher exotic cross cattle, which possess added muscle and leanness. The more defined the muscle of calves the better they will yield grade and the greater the bonus potential. For information about our allowable feeds, click here.

Growing Requirements

Laura's Lean Beef requires certain vaccinations, practices, and supplements for its growing requirements:

Pre-Weaning
1. Clostridial (7-way or 8-way)
2. Haemophilus somnus
3. Respiratory (IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV) (Killed or modified live vaccine. Consult your local veterinarian for recommendations.)
4. Castrate

Weaning
1. Clostridial (7-way or 8-way)
2. Haemophilus somnus
3. Respiratory (IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV)(Mandatory modified live vaccine.)
4. Internal/external parasite control
5. Weaned 30-60 days (30 days minimum, 45 days recommended)

Yearling
1. Clostridial (7-way or 8-way)
2. Haemophilus somnus
3. Respiratory (IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV)(Mandatory modified live vaccine.)
4. Internal/external parasite control

Finishing

1. All cattle must be fed a minimum of 500 IU of Vitamin E per head per day for at least 100 days before slaughter.
2. All cattle must be fed Bovamine, 1 dose per day (1 gram) per head for at least 100 days before slaughter.

Note: All cattle are required to have available a balanced supply of vitamins and minerals to further enhance their immunity.
All cattle should receive at least one dose of a modified live vaccine after weaning.
Pasturella is also recommended post weaning (consult your veterinarian).

Allowable Feeds