Cook Land and Cattle cows and calves are strictly grass-fed. And by grass-fed, we mean native, untreated/unfertilized Texas Hill Country natural grass. Our product is also sustainable. Cook Land and Cattle is part of a supply chain that is socially responsible, environmentally sound and economically viable.
Antibiotics are not used on our cattle. Seldom do our cattle fall ill, due to the natural, stress-free environment they live in. The need for antibiotics or intervention is rare. The fact that they do not spend any amount of time at the feedlots also is a contributor to their healthy state. If a cow or calf is in need of antibiotics, they are treated, separated, and will not be processed for Cook Land and Cattle, and that is a guarantee!
This is important to you, the consumer, because of agricultural companies’ abuse of antibiotics. The effectiveness of these powerful drugs is being undermined every day we give them to animals. Without added and unnecessary antibiotics in our food, we can save the power of antibiotics for when they are really needed, and not have our systems weakened by overexposure.
Hormone residues in food can increase risk for breast cancer and other reproductive system cancers among women and may promote development of prostate cancer in men.
When it comes time for these animals to be slaughtered, they are frequently transported across great distances to the slaughterhouse, in dark, confined trailers. This leads to even more stress. As a result of both their everyday living conditions and the events, such as transport and sometimes inhumane stunning and slaughter methods, leading up to their deaths, many industrially-raised animals display heightened levels of stress hormones when they are killed.”
(www.thealternativedaily.com; One More Reason to Avoid Factory-Farmed Meats, Sept. 20, 2018)
We know how badly stress can affect us, and also the havoc it can wreak on animals. If we are what we eat, it follows that we should not be eating the meat of poorly treated, anxiety-ridden animals, besides the obvious moral conundrum of supporting the organizations that mistreat their animals.
A calf or cow with a low/no stress life also produces a more flavorful, more nutritious, tender meat that is also lower in Cortisol and bad fats.
We choose not to sell to large markets and grocery stores because we feel that you want to and should know where your food comes from, and where it was raised. Agriculture has promoted quantity over quality for far too long. We believe the way we market and sell our beef is more personal.
From our family to yours – Bon Appetit!
WHERE'S THE BEEF?
The Market at Bridget’s Basket
1551 HWY 39 • HUNT, TEXAS
Come check out our grass-fed, hormone and antibiotic-free beef at The Market at Bridget’s Basket. Now you can enjoy our delicious beef and treat your family to a healthier beef than you can buy at the grocery. Right now The Market is the exclusive outlet for Cook Land & Cattle Company.