At 3C Joppa Cattle Company, we believe in transparency — not just about where your beef comes from, but how it’s raised.
That’s why we’re showing you a part of ranch life that’s rarely seen: the process of working our cattle — including vaccination, castration, dehorning, and branding.
🐂 Why We Work Our Cattle This Way
Working cattle isn’t always glamorous — but it is necessary. And when done with care, compassion, and experience, it helps ensure:
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Animal health and safety
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Herd manageability
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Stress reduction during the animal’s lifetime
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Higher meat quality from well-cared-for cattle
All procedures are done ethically and humanely by experienced hands. We’re not a faceless meat factory — we’re a fifth-generation Texas family ranch, and these animals matter to us.
💉 Vaccinations = Healthy Herds
Yes, our beef is hormone-free and antibiotic-free, but that doesn’t mean we skip essential care. Vaccinating helps prevent disease and allows us to raise cattle without constant medical intervention later.
🔥 Branding = Ownership & Legacy
Branding is about more than identification. It’s about tradition, accountability, and pride in the product we deliver to your family table.
Every steer we brand is part of our legacy. Every cut you buy is backed by our name.
🤝 Grateful for Ranching Partners
We couldn’t do this without the help of ranch hands, neighbors, and family. It’s hard work — and it’s worth it.
Thank you to everyone who lent a hand during our recent working day at 3C.
🥩 Real Work. Real Beef. Real Good.
If you're buying Texas Wagyu from us, you're getting more than just beef. You're supporting a system that values:
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Ethical animal treatment
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Regenerative ranching
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Traceability from pasture to plate