Frequently Asked Questions

We are not certified organic. However, we raise all our cattle using sustainable, environmentally friendly agricultural practices without the use of antibiotics, hormones/steroids, medications, pesticides, herbicides or genetically modified products (GMOs). Some of our cattle are born on the ranch and all our cows are grass-fed. We strongly believe in the well-being of our cattle and will always make sure to provide the necessary medical care to our cows when required.

Our cows are pasture-raised and grass-fed

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Three things contribute to Laurel Oak’s superior flavour and quality: Beef genetics that finishes well on grass, exceptionally nutritious grasses growing on highly mineralized virgin soils, with years of experience growing grass-fed. We take it a step further by using sustainable methods to improve soil fertility through regenerative grazing techniques and emphasize animal wellness rather than using non-organic treatments like antibiotics or hormones to increase growth and health. We truly believe that our methods produce the absolute best grass-fed beef you will ever try.

Yes, they do!

You can opt for a scheduled pick-up from the farm or have it delivered

It’s our responsibility to raise healthy animals. We do this by keeping our livestock safe, comfortable, and healthy through each stage of life. On our family-owned and operated farm, we employ the methods and techniques our management system, and we take steps to verify their compliance. Keeping the well-being of our livestock as our main priority not only keeps their quality of life high; it also makes our business more competitive.

The Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program has been in place since the 1980’s. BQA is a nationally-coordinated, voluntary program that includes guidelines for cattle farmers and ranchers and includes 14 guidelines for use of antibiotics. Recent guidance by the FDA (209 and 213) requires more veterinary oversight for use of antibiotics that are important in human medicine. It also phases out the use of antibiotics for growth purposes⁵. With these changes in regulations, the BQA program has developed “Antibiotic Stewardship For Beef Producers,” a convenient resource for cattlemen to make sure they have the latest information on antibiotic use.

Antibiotics are just one tool that can be used by cattle farmers to ensure the health of the animals in their care. Cattlemen work closely with veterinarians when a herd or a member of the herd becomes ill or at times when cattle are susceptible to illness, using precise doses of antibiotics to prevent specific diseases or conditions. However, sometimes an animal becomes sick and not treating a sick animal would be cruel. Cattlemen work closely with veterinarians when a herd or a member of the herd becomes ill or at times when cattle are susceptible to illness, using precise doses of an antibiotic to prevent specific diseases or conditions.

All meat is vacuum sealed in clear freezer plastic wrap and each cut is labelled. The meat is then immediately frozen to preserve quality. All meat will be frozen and can be stored in a zero-degree or below-deep freezer, preferably not frost-free, for up to a year. We also put your meat in boxes so there is no need for coolers when picked up. We keep our freezers very cold to help keep your meat from thawing on your way home.

1/2 of Beef: ~260 to 300 lbs hanging weight will yield approximately 180 to 210 lbs of beef and will take up about 6 cu ft of freezer space. 1/4 of Beef: ~130 to 150 lbs hanging weight will yield approximately 90 to 110 lbs of beef and will take up about 3 cu ft of freezer space. 1/8 of Beef: ~70 to 75 lbs hanging weight will yield approximately 45 to 55 lbs of beef and will take up about 1.5 cu ft of freezer space.