Grass Fed Beef Pre-Sale

Call 217-632-2220 to ask about steers that are available for purchase.  These are strictly grass - fed lowline, unless you would like grain finishing.  Download Order Form

Very Efficient Feed Conversion

• Lowlines require 1/3 the feed of traditional breeds.
• Lowlines ultrasound CHOICE and CHOICE+ without hormones, on grass alone.
• 2-3 head of Lowlines run on same pasture as 1 full-size  cow, giving more choice cuts, higher percentage of dressed weight, and more pounds of meat per acre than with standard size breeds.

Tremendous Carcass Traits

• Lowlines carry the marbling and tenderness genes. 
• Lowlines have low backfat combined with very tender and tasty meat.
• Lowline meat sells as "gourmet beef" in restaurants around the world.

Breed Traits

• Lowlines are very docile and easy to handle.
• Lowlines are polled, structurally correct, and early maturing.
• Lowlines are a true small breed that do not carry a dwarf gene.
• Lowlines are DNA tested for correct parentage
• Birth wt. 30-45 lb; mature cow 500-700 lb; bull 800-1100 lb.

What is a Boer Goat?

The Boer goat was developed in South Africa in the early 1900s for meat production. Their name is derived from the Dutch word "Boer" meaning farmer. The Boer goat was probably bred from the indigenous goats of the Namaqua Bushmen and the Fooku tribes, with some crossing of Indian and European bloodlines being possible. They were selected for meat rather than milk production; due to selective breeding and improvement, the Boer goat has a fast growth rate and excellent carcass qualities, making it one of the most popular breeds of meat goat in the world. Boer goats have a high resistance to disease and adapt well to hot, dry semi-deserts. U.S. production is centered in west-central Texas, particularly in and around San Angelo. The original US breeding stock came from herds located in New Zealand. Only later were they imported directly from South Africa.

Boer goats commonly have white bodies and distinctive brown heads. Like the Nubian goat, they possess long, pendulous ears. They are noted for being docile, fast growth, and having high fertility rates. Does are reported to have superior mothering skills as compared to other goats. Mature Boer bucks weigh between 110-135 kg (240-300 lb), and mature does between 90-100 kg (200-220 lb).

What are Black & Red Angus?

Most people who know about cattle know about Black and Red Angus. What they don't know is that we have some of the best examples here at Tallgrass Prairie. Give us a call at 217-632-2220 to learn more about any of our animals!