GENERAL QUESTIONS
01. Is your beef really free of hormones, antibiotics, and vaccines?
Yes. Cold Water Ranch raises cattle entirely without growth hormones, antibiotics, or vaccines. Their health is maintained through natural breeding, clean feed, and stress-free environments — not pharmaceuticals.
02. How do you keep your cattle healthy without medications?
Cold Water Ranch relies on selective breeding, hybrid vigor, and thoughtful herd management. By calving in spring, feeding high-quality non-GMO feed, and reducing stress, their cattle stay naturally resilient without medical intervention.
03. What’s the difference between grass-fed and grain-finished?
Cold Water Ranch cattle graze on pasture through most of their lives and are then finished on a free-choice grain diet. This allows cattle to balance their own nutrition, improving marbling, flavor, and nutrient density — without confinement or pressure.
04. How should I cook your beef for best results?
Cold Water Ranch beef is richly marbled and full of natural flavor. For the best results, cook with care — lower temperatures, simple seasoning, and attention to internal temp will let the quality speak for itself.
05. What makes Cold Water Ranch beef different?
Unlike commercial operations, Cold Water Ranch raises cattle in sync with nature. They focus on animal health, regenerative land practices, ethical breeding, and a hands-off finish — creating beef you can truly feel good about.
06. What breeds do you raise, and why?
The ranch centers around small-framed Angus cattle for their hardiness and meat quality. They also introduce select genetics from breeds like Hereford and Simmental to promote hybrid vigor, improve resilience, and enhance flavor.
07. Why do you calve in spring instead of winter?
Just like deer or elk, our cattle calve in late spring when the grass is fresh and the weather is warm. This gives our calves the healthiest, most natural start possible.
08. What is “hybrid vigor,” and why do you use it?
Hybrid vigor is the boost in health and resilience that comes from crossbreeding. We blend genetics like Angus, Hereford, and Simmental to raise cattle that thrive naturally.
09. Why do you raise smaller-framed cattle?
Smaller cattle are more efficient, hardier, and produce more flavorful beef. Instead of chasing size, we focused on what really matters — quality.
10. Why does grazing matter for the environment?
When done right, grazing restores biodiversity, protects open spaces, reduces wildfire impact, and helps soil retain more carbon — all while nourishing the land.