Natural Beef Program


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Satisfying consumer demand for Natural beef, BMG works with producers to ensure a steady and predictable supply of qualifying cattle.  Our definition of natural requires a  “never-ever” standard from birth to harvest as follows:

  • No Antibiotics
  • No Hormones
  • No Animal By-products
  • Treated cattle must be uniquely identified

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Procurement for BMG Natural Program

Cattle must meet all specifications and must be verified with the following documentation and procedures:

* Natural Affadavit 
* Natural Supplier Approval Form
* Backgrounders must be on BMG’s Approved Supplier List for feeding Natural cattle

Cattle must meet the following specifications:

  • Minimum 51% Black Angus
  • Prefer 45-day weaned
  • Pre-Conditioned
    • Two rounds of vaccinations

    -2 Viral vaccinations
    -1 Pasturella
    -2 Clostridial

    De-wormed
    Castrated with a knife
    Bunk and water broke
    Proper nutrition

  • Have Never Received Antibiotics
  • Have Never Received Hormones
  • Have Never Received Animal By-Products
  • Treated animals must be uniquely identified

Visit the Star Ranch Foods web site > www.starranchfoods.com

Beef Marketing Group ~ P.O. Box 1506 ~ Great Bend, KS 67530 ~ Phone: (620) 792-5886

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