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Butcher Lambs
In addition to show lambs, we
also raise high quality butcher lambs. How does Emsoff Livestock
Co. lamb compare to store bought lamb?
Wholesome
You can
rest assured that you are getting safe, wholesome meat when you purchase
a lamb from Emsoff Livestock Co.
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We
never use growth hormones.
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Our
lambs are never fed antibiotics or treated on a routine basis.
Medications are only administered when absolutely necessary for the
health and wellbeing of the animal. In a typical year less than 10% of
our lambs ever require such treatment. Detailed records are kept
on all treatments and withdrawal times are strictly followed. While
considered safe by the USDA and FDA, if you prefer a lamb that has never
been treated with antibiotics, we can offer you this assurance.
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Our
lambs are fed a natural ration of fresh grass, alfalfa hay, and grain.
Quality
Our lamb
is the highest quality available. We breed our sheep specifically for
meat and growth characteristics, not wool, and they have consistently
placed at the top end of carcass contests.
Our lamb have represented the top 22.6% for combined
yield and quality grade.
Compared to lamb sold in
retail markets, ours are:
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Younger,
(often 2-4 months younger than average) which means they are more tender
and milder flavored.
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Bigger
and heavier muscled, which
means more meat and bigger cuts.
In fact, carcass
evaluations show that our average rib chops have 35% and 87% more meat than
domestic and imported average rib chops, respectively!
Grain fed, contributing to superior marbling and a milder flavor compared to range-reared lambs.
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Bringing our customers back for more! The
number of repeat customers we get each year testifies to the
quality of our lambs.
Value
Not only
do you get the highest quality meat available, you also get real value.
Our 2009 lamb price is $3/lb carcass weight.
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A 60 lb. carcass at $3/lb. will cost $180. If you choose to have your lamb
processed by a local butcher, this will cost about another $60, for a
total cost of $240. The same amount of meat (though lower quality) will typically
cost you around $450 purchased in a retail market! See the diagram
below for a breakdown of this information, including how much meat you
can actually expect from a 120 lb lamb.
Convenience
Purchasing
a butcher lamb from Emsoff Livestock Co. is easy.
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When
your lamb is ready for slaughter, you can decide to process it yourself.
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Or
for your convenience, we can arrange with a local butcher to have the
lamb slaughtered, cut, and wrapped for you. All you have to do is pick
up your boxed, frozen meat a week later, cut just how you want it.
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Not
sure you want a whole lamb? No problem. We can arrange for another
buyer to split a lamb with you.
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