Examples of animals that eat cows include alligators, anacondas, tigers, bears, and cougars. Cows are not only a popular food source for humans, but for many animals as well. While most people think of cows as big, docile creatures, they are actually prey for many predators. In this article, we will explore some of the …
Bull buck because of their high testosterone levels and because many are bred to buck. We have bred bulls to be strong alphas who produce strong calves. Even though we’ve domesticated cattle, we never taught bulls to be fully placid like cows. So, bulls have a natural inclination to buck if something’s placed on its …
Filet mignon is an iconic cut of beef usually reserved for high-tier restaurants and specialist butchers. It’s so rare that there’s only one single filet mignon from an entire cow, but what part of a cow is a filet mignon? Filet mignon comes from the psoas major muscle of the cow, which is the same …
What makes a steak a steak? Is it the shape? The way it’s cooked? Or where it comes from on the cow? Different types of steak come from different parts of a cow, but in theory, a steak could come from any body part. The word steak simply means any cut of beef that is …
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Ribeye steaks are cut from the fatty muscles surrounding the ribs of the cow, which give the steak nice marbling and a deeper flavor than leaner cuts like tenderloin or rump steaks. Ribeye is one of the most popular and sought-after steaks, and for good reason. Ribeye is known for its taste, caused by a …
Replacement heifers are young, fertile cows that have been specially selected for their desirable genetics and are used to replenish a farmer’s herd to ensure they have enough calves to grow up for the year ahead. Sometimes replacement heifers are selected out of the farmer’s existing herd, but sometimes they buy heifers with good genes …
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US beef is graded into eight different categories. From best to worst they are Prime, Choice, Select, Standard, Commercial, Utility, Cutter, and Canner. The meat grading system is voluntary and meat isn’t required to be graded, but Prime or Choice steaks often command a hefty premium on the shelves. In this article, we’ll learn about …
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In the US, most of the largest beef-producing states are found in the great plains region, with a few notable exceptions in the Midwest and Florida. In order from most to least, the largest beef-producing states are Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas, Montana, Kentucky, North Dakota, Florida, and Arkansas. The US is the …
Cows are often overlooked in the animal world simply because we farm millions of them every year, but they are actually super interesting animals with complex societies and some very unique anatomy. For example, did you know that cows have their own cow best friends, they can see in the dark, and cow herds are …
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Angus and Wagyu are two titans of the steak world. Both names carry a certain expectation of quality and prestige, but there are some important differences between the breeds and the beef they produce that you should know about. The biggest difference between Angus and Wagyu is the volume of intramuscular fat found in Wagyu …
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