Why Texas Longhorn? The nutritional profile surpasses other breeds, but its the taste that will bring you back!
These cattle naturally evolved in Texas, Mexico and the Southwest. The fittest survived to reproduce and raise healthy calves on marginal country. Their muscles are naturally lean. They grow slowly, so the flavor of their beef is complex and hearty, influenced by their diet and genetics.
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Research
Geneticists at Invictus Informatics are searching for the gene markers responsible for higher protein content and lower cholesterol and fat content characteristic of Texas Longhorn beef. Previous studies have discovered these nutritionals are shared by all Texas Longhorn cattle regardless if Grassfed or grain-fed. Further studies will be performed to analyze amounts of Omega 3 and CLA in Grassfed Texas Longhorn beef compared to conventional beef breeds.
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Texas Longhorn mommas economically raise great beef-cross market calves.
