However, preventative vaccinations and parasite control are encouraged to maintain optimum herd health. With 35 slaughter facilities in the US there is one within shipping distance of most producers and Laura's has offered to contract with more plants if there are enough cattle in a new area. We don't import meat or cattle. There is a demand for what we offer, and we are expanding our market share. Laura's is available at Kroger's and many Albertson's and Safeway divisions.
Negotiations are currently underway with the Rocky Mountain divisions of both major chains.
Nolan Ryan Tender Aged Beef was initially created by the Beefmaster Association but has branched out to include all breeds. This device uses the color spectrum to analyze the rib eye of a carcass to determine its tenderness.