Tim learned that Black
Angus are very docile,
making them easy to care
for because they don't mind
being handled too much.
In addition to cows, the
Rooses have goats on their
from a scared horse or cornered heifer with a newborn
calf.” Rita is also a registered dental hygienist (RDH) and
has worked for more than nineteen years with Darby Dental
Services, which is owned now by Dr. Jeremy Wood.
Even though his father has since passed away, Tim
continues to raise Black Angus cows. “I work at the hospital,
so I can pay for my hobby.” He laughed. “It’s just a great way
of life. I really enjoy it.”
With the move toward grass-fed beef, we’ve learned much
more about the way an animal’s diet affects the nutrient
content of the meat. It could really be said that what the cow
eats, we eat. You don’t have to be a hippy to know that “all
natural, no steroids, no antibiotics” is just better for you.
“Angus beef is very tender,” said Tim. “Grass feeding
improves the quality of beef and makes the beef richer
in Omega-3 fats, vitamin E, beta-carotene, and CLA (a
beneficial fatty acid named conjugated linoleic acid). Anyone
can come out and buy one, as long as you buy the whole cow.
Most of the personal sales come from Savannah, Metter, and
Warner Robins.”
Selling the cows for beef helps maintain the population
and keep the farm going, but for Tim and Rita, ranch life is a
happy life. TCM
For more information about the ranch, visit Roose Angus
Ranch on Facebook or their website at rooseangusranch.com.
ranch.
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