What are the requirements to supply cattle for the Free Raised program?
All calves are required to meet the “never-ever” standard for “all-natural.” That means they never are administered antibiotics or hormones or fed animal byproducts, including tallow. Pasture-raised is a cornerstone of the program. Each individual farm must be preapproved and able to provide source and age verifications. The target is an unweaned steer, bull or heifer calf weighing 400 to 500 pounds. 6. What are the advantages to commercial producers in supplying cattle to Strauss Brands? Strauss Brands is another potential buyer for Limousin-influenced cattle. Supplying preweaned calves also has several advantages. The costs and labor saved by eliminating the need for preconditioning and weaning and the feed costs saved for your cow herd due to early weaning are just a few. The pricing structure will be negotiated using the Cattle-Fax weekly averages for a 450-pound Choice feeder steer. Strauss Brands will pay equal value for steers, bulls and heifers. There is a $50 per head “hot-car
