Spring Pastures, LLC

Grass-Fed Beef

We Raise Grass-Fed Beef:

Our cattle live in pastures containing lush green grasses and plants with plenty of fresh water from flowing springs and a deep water source. They also have lots of fresh air and exercise as they graze freely, walking throughout our rolling pastures located in Hillsdale County, Michigan. There is no the need for hormones, antibiotics, or steroids. The beef is leaner and healthier than much of the commercially produced beef.

Feedlot Beef is Raised Differently:

When cattle are raised in crowded feedlots, like those often sold through grocery stores and fast food restaurants, they are fed fattening grains and get minimal exercise. When growth hormones are added to the mix, those cattle grow even faster than normal. The result is fat cattle. This translates into fat beef. When you buy fat beef, you are paying for lots of fat. While some people love their beef marbled with fat, many of the those that we know try to remove as much of that fat as possible and throw it away before eating it. The result is that they either waste their money and/or consume a lot of unhealthy fat.

Here are some statistics on the benefits of grass-fed beef over grain fed beef:

Less fat

Grass-fed beef is significantly leaner. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0309174013004944?via%3Dihub

Lower saturated fatty acids

Studies show that grass-fed beef is lower in saturated fatty acids. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2013.08.010

Higher levels of antioxidants

Grass fed has been shown to have higher levels of antioxidants, which can inhibit oxidative damage to cells. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2013.08.010

Higher in Omega-3s

Grass-fed beef is higher in Omega-3s.* People who have ample amounts of omega-3s in their diet are less likely to have high blood pressure, heart attacks, or strokes. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/17-health-benefits-of-omega-3#section4

*Source: Ponnampalam EN, Mann NJ, Sinclair AJ. Effect of feeding systems on omega-3 fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acid and trans fatty acids in Australian beef cuts: potential impact on human health. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2006;15(1):21‐29.

Custom Cattle:

We custom raise our cattle and sell them live. You may purchase them either as a whole or as a portion, such as a half or a quarter. As a courtesy, we can transport the sold cattle to the slaughter/processing facility. The meat cutting and vacuum sealing of your animal is performed according to your instructions.

Limited Supply:

Our cattle are not mass produced. We restrict the number that we graze each year in our pastures. This helps us to provide a wholesome living and growing environment for each animal. Consequently, the number of cattle that we raise is limited. Therefore, it is highly advisable that you place your order as soon as possible.

Spring Pastures, LLC

Our prices are usually very competitive compared to other grass-fed beef providers.

contact: info@springpastures.com

517-547-5830