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The Flying 'A' Brand

represents our core values:

Service, Sacrifice and the American Spirit of Rugged Individualism.

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Service: To God, country and community. Sacrifice: A critical component of service in support of our belief system. Rugged Individualism:  One of the greatest American traits.

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Our Mission: to produce premium beef and rustic experiences in a transparent, welcoming ranch format that builds authentic, enduring relationships.

Akaushi Cattle

The Akaushi breed is originally from Japan. It was developed by the Japanese government in the prefecture of Kumamoto, a state in southern Japan. Kumamoto has a lot of diversity in climate and altitude, from sea level all the way up to 9,000 or 10,000 feet. There is a mountain, Mount Aso, that is where the Akaushi breed was developed.It is an extremely high-quality breed in terms of carcass merit. Akaushi beef is more tender and has more marbling than British, continental as well as American breeds because the genetics of the Akaushi breed allow them and their offspring to deposit a higher amount of intra-muscular fat.Marbling, which is intra-muscular fat, is something that makes Akaushi beef different from other beef. Akaushi has a higher instance of fat within the muscle and that is what gives it all of its taste, a lot of its palatability and richness. Not only does Akaushi beef have more marbling, it also has a better ratio of fatty acid profilesAkaushi beef contains a higher concentration of mono-unsaturated fat relative to saturated fat, which the American Heart Association states can lead to lower cholesterol, prevent coronary heart disease and help with weight loss. The marbling in Akaushi beef also contains a much higher percentage of mono-unsaturated fat than any other beef in the United States, resulting in a rich, buttery flavor as well as tenderness throughout. At Sullivan Creek Ranch, Akaushi beef is all natural and has no added hormones, steroids or antibiotics.

How We Raise Our Cattle

Like cattle should be raised...

Our cattle are managed on a strict all-natural program in a pristine environment. They are kept on grass as long as possible, then fed stored forage (hay) through the winter months. We do not provide antibiotic feed nor do we use hormones, steroids, accelerants or implants of any variety

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We feed a highly nutritious, natural feed during certain stages of production, specifically during heifer development for breeding and the finishing stage. Quality beef that is based entirely on an all-grass diet is difficult to achieve in our neck of the woods. Honestly, Akaushi are genetically predisposed to finish better on grain. The taste and benefits of meat, highly marbled with healthful fats that are developed in a grain-fed finishing stage, are undeniable. (If you’re curious to learn more about grass-fed vs. grain-fed beef, I highly recommend this article in Beef magazine.)

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We also believe cattle should be handled humanely, methodically and as quietly as possible. We strive to perform all necessary work on our herd in this manner, and continuously work to improve our stockmanship methods and facilities to that end.

And most of all, we believe that people should see where and how their beef is raised and who is raising it. We are fully transparent - come and visit Sullivan Creek Ranch to meet the herd and see for yourself where your beef is coming from.

You should Know Your Rancher!

We are very proud to have been recognized by the American Akaushi Association as an award winning producer!