Some other natural beef producers use bulls for their ground beef. How does this system effect hormone levels?
ANSWER – Bulls have over 1000 times higher natural hormone levels than implanted steers. These companies are either ignorant of the facts or are purposefully deceiving the public. At Maverick Ranch, we eliminate bulls of all ages as well as mature cows. Bulls have much more than the maximum Maverick Ranch acceptable level of natural testosterone. Bulls and mature females usually have higher detectable levels of pesticides and can not pass Mavericks strict pesticide tests. Another interesting point is that bulls with high testosterone attract more external parasites and require more pesticide treatment to keep them comfortable.
