Over the past 31 years, we at Locustbrae have worked diligently to build upon the traditionally strong, naturally  hardy characteristics of the Scottish Highland breed in order to provide top notch registered stock to other highland breeders in the north east.  We feel that our efforts have yielded some of the finest Highlands available.  Highlands are, by nature, somewhat smaller, slower developing cattle than most commercial breeds and hence are not found in commercial feedlot operations.  The trade-off (that we are very willing to take) is that we are able to offer beef to our customers with health benefits and distinctively flavorful taste not found in the grocer’s case. 

Long, heavy hair gives Highlands the ability to weather harsh winters without developing excess body fat.  The result is a lightly marbled, low fat, low cholesterol beef.  Locustbrae Highlands spend their lives on pasture.  Foraging on clover, timothy, trefoil and other native grasses of western New York.  No growth hormones or steroids are ever used and grazing land is never chemically treated.  We rely completely on sound management of the innate characteristics of the breed and good stewardship of the land to yield an excellent product.

Highland = Healthy!

Healthy food is good for the body and good for the land.  Grass fed cattle effectively transfer natural forages into nutritious beef without the need for environmentally costly, chemically grown feeds.  Many professional studies have shown the benefits of pasture raised meats over their captive, factory raised counterparts. 

All food fats are a blend of two types, saturated and unsaturated.  Unsaturated fats include poly and monounsaturated fats.  Omega-3s and 6s are types of polyunsaturated fats and are essential for good nutrition.  Studies show that when the ratio of Omega-6s to Omega-3s exceeds 4:1, health issues arise.  Grain fed beef often exceeds a 20:1 ratio, while grass fed beef consistently breaks down at a 3:1 ratio.  Analyses have also show that of the total animal fat found in beef, grain fed yields nearly 50% saturated fat.  Grass fed beef averages around 10% saturated fat.  Laboratory tests have proven that Scottish Highland beef is lower in cholesterol than buffalo, pork, lamb, and chicken.

 

Hilltop to Tabletop!

Cattle raised on the hill at Locustbrae yield the highest quality lean beef because of our attention to detail and the pride behind the product we sell.  Animals are finished on high protein alfalfa hay, high energy millet and/or pasture grasses (depending on the season).  Quality isn’t sacrificed when animals are sent to processing either.  All Locustbrae beef is cut and packed at a locally owned and operated, USDA certified slaughterhouse   providing excellent quality meat processing, custom dry-aging, and packaging.

Locustbrae Farm Scottish Highland beef can be purchased in quantities large or small right from the farm.  Please contact us at any time for additional information on pick up times and availability.

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