Why Cow Manure Matters (Yes, Seriously)

When it comes to raising premium American Wagyu beef, we pay attention to everything — even what comes out the back end of a cow.

That’s right. We pay attention to cow manure. And here’s why you should too.


📊 Manure = Nature’s Nutritional Report Card

On our 5th-generation ranch in Bertram, Texas, we don’t wait for problems to show up in our cattle. We study signs early — and manure is one of the first indicators of a cow’s diet, stress, and overall health.

💡 It’s called a Manure Score — and when tracked consistently, it helps us:

  • Adjust grazing plans

  • Balance forage-to-feed ratios

  • Improve digestion and gut health

  • Ensure nutrient-dense beef for our customers


🐂 Body Condition Score = Meat Quality

We also measure each cow’s Body Condition Score (BCS) — which tells us if an animal is underfed, overfed, or just right. This score affects:

  • Longevity

  • Fertility

  • Immune response

  • And yes, the marbling, texture, and taste of your beef

That’s how we protect our Grass-Fed, Non-GMO, Hormone-Free Wagyu beef from becoming anything less than exceptional.


🥩 The Result? Beef You Can Trust

Our customers (including top chefs in Austin and beyond) come to 3C Joppa for one reason: we raise beef with integrity.

We watch what goes in and out of our cattle because:

  • You deserve nutrient-dense, clean, regenerative protein

  • Ethical meat starts with how animals are treated, fed, and observed

  • Healthy cows = happy cows = better beef


🛒 Ready to Taste the Difference?

Order directly from our Texas ranch and fill your freezer with beef that’s been raised with intention, care, and yes — attention to sh*t.

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