Half Cow
(Half Beef Share)
Fill Your Freezer
Premium Grass-Fed Longhorn Beef
Buying a half cow is one of the best ways to stock your freezer with premium beef while saving money compared to buying individual cuts throughout the year. Our Half Beef Share includes approximately 200 pounds of custom-cut, vacuum-sealed beef from our grass-fed, grass-finished, pasture-raised Texas Longhorn cattle.
With transparent pricing based on the finished beef you actually take home, you’ll know exactly what you’re paying for—no confusing hanging weight calculations or separate processing fees.
Current Price: $13.50/lb (finished weight)
Deposit: $700 due at checkout
Take-Home Beef: Approximately 200 lbs.
Estimated Timeline: 3–6 weeks
Estimated Cost: $2,700
Premium Beef. Simple Pricing.
Half a Cow for Beef
Stock Your Freezer with Confidence
Whether you’re feeding a growing family, love to cook at home, or simply want to know exactly where your beef comes from, purchasing a half cow offers incredible value. Instead of buying beef a few pounds at a time, you’ll receive a wide variety of premium cuts packaged exactly the way you want them.
Every order is custom processed, individually vacuum sealed, USDA inspected, frozen, and ready for your freezer.
Approx 200 lbs. of Beef
Fill your freezer with an assortment of premium steaks, roasts, ground beef, ribs, and specialty cuts that will keep your family stocked for months.
Customize Your Cuts
Choose your preferred steak thickness, roast sizes, and specialty cuts using our simple online cut card.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Unlike many ranches that charge by hanging weight, we price our beef based on the packaged weight you actually receive.
Individually Packaged
Every cut is USDA inspected, vacuum sealed, clearly labeled, and frozen for long-lasting freshness and convenience.
A Freezer Full of Variety
What’s Included in a Half Cow?
Every animal is different, so exact quantities will vary. However, your half beef will typically include a wide selection of premium cuts.
(~18%)
Premium Steaks
- Ribeye
- New York Strip
- Tenderloin (Filet)
- Sirloin
- Flat Iron
- Skirt Steak
- Flank Steak
(~17%)
Roasts
- Chuck Roast
- Arm Roast
- Top Round
- Eye of Round
- Brisket
(~43%)
Ground Beef
- Naturally lean, approx 93/7
- Primal ground beef (optional upgrade)
(~10%)
Bones
- Ribs
- Soup Bones
- Marrow Bones
- Knuckle Bones
(~12%)
Specialty Items
- Oxtail
- Stew Meat
- Suet/Fat (option to upgrade to rendered tallow)
- Organs
From Our Ranch to Your Freezer.
Here’s How it Works
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Customize Your Cuts
We’ll send you a link to our easy-to-follow online cut card where you can choose steak thickness, roast sizes, and more.
You can always reach out to us with questions or to request recommendations.
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We Coordinate Processing
Once your processing date has been scheduled with our USDA-inspected butcher, we’ll let you know when your beef is expected to be ready. Most orders are completed within 3–6 weeks.
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Pick Up Your Beef
When your order is complete, we’ll schedule a pickup appointment at our ranch in Krum. Delivery may also be available within approximately 30 miles. Your remaining balance is simply charged using the payment method from your original order unless other arrangements have been made.
Built Around Your Preferences
Customize Your Order
One of the biggest advantages of buying a half cow for meat is making it your own.
Many of our customers have never purchased bulk beef before, so we’ve created a simple online cut card that walks you through every decision with recommended options and examples.
You’ll be able to customize things like:
- Steak thickness
- Roast sizes
- Which specialty cuts you’d like to keep
- Soup bones and marrow bones
- Organ meats
- Other processing preferences
Optional upgrades are also available, including:
- Primal Ground Beef
- Rendered Beef Tallow
No experience is necessary. We’ll guide you through the entire process.
Raised with Care
Why Livingood Cattle?
We’re proud to raise grass-fed, pasture-raised Texas Longhorn cattle right here in North Texas.
Every animal is humanely and responsibly raised without added hormones or antibiotics and processed at a USDA-inspected facility. Depending on processor scheduling and availability, your beef may be wet aged or dry aged to maximize tenderness and flavor.
As a veteran-owned ranch, we’re committed to providing premium beef with honest pricing, exceptional customer service, and complete transparency throughout the process.
Shop Beef Shares
Whole Cow
Take-Home Weight atDeposit: $1,400
Features
- Approx. 360-440 lbs of finished beef
- 3-6 weeks from order
- Estimated total cost: $4,680-$5,720
- Custom cut card
Half Cow
Take-Home Weight atDeposit: $700
Features
- Approx. 180-220 lbs of finished beef
- 3-6 weeks from order
- Estimated total cost: $2,430-$2,970
- Custom cut card
Quarter Cow
Take-Home Weight atDeposit: $400
Features
- Approx. 80-120 lbs of finished beef
- 3-6 weeks from order
- Estimated total cost: $1,120-$1,680
- Standard cut card
Buying Half a Cow
Frequently Asked Questions
How much beef will I receive?
Most customers take home approximately 200 pounds of finished, packaged beef.
Why don't you charge by hanging weight?
We believe pricing should be simple. Instead of charging based on hanging weight plus processing fees, we charge based on the finished beef you actually receive.
How long does it take to get my beef after I order?
Most orders are ready within 3–6 weeks, depending on butcher scheduling.
Can I customize my cuts?
Absolutely. Every customer completes a cut card that lets you choose steak thickness, roast sizes, package sizes, and much more.
How is the beef packaged?
Every cut is USDA inspected, individually vacuum sealed, labeled, and frozen before pickup.
Where do I pick up my order?
Most customers pick up their beef directly from our ranch in Krum, TX. Delivery may also be available within approximately 30 miles.