Our Practices
How our cattle are raised
A quieter way of raising beef — pasture-grazed, grain-finished, and treated with the patience pureblood wagyu deserves.
Carlson Ranch began to provide quality beef to local families — raised the way God intended for animals to be raised. We take great care of our cattle, and we want to be completely transparent with our customers in every aspect.
On Pasture
Rotational grazing, room to roam
Our cows graze on fields of grass in the lush Willamette Valley, with access to clean water, loose minerals, a salt block, and a protein tub when needed. We use rotational grazing for natural parasite control, and dewormers only when necessary — usually one or two times a year.
Wagyu Lineage
Pureblood wagyu, papered
Our cattle are all 93.7% or higher Wagyu lineage. Our bull is 99.9% wagyu, papered. The steer we harvest are 97% and 100% pureblood. That genetic foundation is what gives our beef the marbling and depth of flavor wagyu is known for.
And no — we don't feed them beer, and we don't have time for daily massages.
No Hormones, Minimal Intervention
Antibiotics only when necessary
We will NEVER use hormones on our herd. Antibiotics are only given as a last resort — to date, we've used them twice: once on a momma with a rough birth, and once on a bull who decided to take on a wired fence. None of the beef we harvest for food has ever received antibiotics.
Grain Finishing
Local, mostly non-GMO grain
As a treat, we call the cattle into the barn now and then for some locally-sourced, mostly non-GMO grain. They love it. The grain-finishing brings out the marbling and rich flavor wagyu beef is celebrated for.
93.7–100%
Pureblood Wagyu lineage
Zero
Hormones, ever
101
Acres in Oregon City
At The Carlson Ranch, our cattle roam freely across expansive, verdant grass fields, basking in the gentle embrace of nature beneath the sprawling canopies of majestic oak trees. These noble creatures, embodying the epitome of purity with a lineage of 93.7-100% Wagyu beef pureblood, are nurtured with the utmost care, never subjected to hormones or genetically modified grains. We regard these animals as a divine trust, and as devoted stewards, we ensure their well-being and comfort, allowing them to thrive in an environment that mirrors the elegance of their heritage.