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J & Z Farms
John & Zita Rundel

Trenton, NE

416 East C
Box 233
Trenton, NE 69044
johnrundel@gpcom.net
zrundel@esu15.org
308-334-5214 (home)
308-334-5575 (work)
785-443-0646 (cell)
Product Types: Frozen Yak (Tibetan Beef) Meat

About Us
As a busy 3 member family, husband, wife, and son, the health benefits of eating a red meat that has a higher protein level, higher HDL (good) cholesterol level, with significantly less calories, LDL (bad) cholesterol and fat levels, really caught our attention.

These horned animals themselves are naturally healthier and require less care, and in general, are easier to handle than regular cattle. Originating from Tibet, they are used for pack animals up to 25,000 feet, as well as for their meat, milk, and hair. Belonging to the bovine family, they readily cross breed with regular cattle, which is how we are able to raise a healthier red meat, while retaining the taste and appearance of the familiar 'beef'.

We saw our first 'Yak' at the Denver Stock Show, the first year they had them. Out of curiosity, we went to the auction, and low and behold, not even owning a stock trailer at the time, I waved my hand and bought the last cow/calf pair they sold. This of course was at my husband's urging so since he made me do the bidding and buying, I made him figure out how we were going to get these strange-looking critters over 250 miles home, in a Ford Crown Vic. It's been up and down hill every since!

We will also sell whole, live animals to raise or ready for butcher at your own plant, as well as selling processed quarters, halves, etc. Check with us for time as these need to be scheduled well in advance.


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Ingredients
At least 95% pure meat.

A comparison chart per 6oz. serving of ground meat shows:

MEAT................................................FAT................PROTEIN..........CALORIES

Ground Beef........................................26.60%...........16.60%..................531

Chicken Breast w/o skin.......................9.30%.............20.90%.................295

Pure Yak..............................................3.80%.............22.95%................214

***1/2 Blood Yak....................................5.45%.............22.05%................231

***This is what we sell, since it is not cost effective to butcher our 'producers'!! That would be like killing the goose that lays the golden eggs!!


Practices (our standards for raising or making our products)
All our critters are raised in a free-range and grass-fed environment. They are never injected with or fed anything containing hormones, additives, or antibiotics producing an all natural meat. Our animals are processed at a nearby USDA, federally inspected plant.

The only time an animal is given an antibiotic is for an infection/injury or short term illness, after which, it is never sold as a 'butcher' animal.


Highlights this Month
If you are traveling through southwest NE or northwest KS, and would like to pick up a frozen roast or burger, give us a call @ 308-334-5214 and leave a message!
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Meats: Yak / Tibetian Beef

Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price
#414 Yak (Tibetan Beef) patties - 10 pk.
Order number of packages. You will be billed for exact weight (approx. 1.75 - 2.75 pounds) Approximately quarter pound patties, packaged 10 patties to a package - stacked by 5's with a double plastic between each patty with whole pkg wrapped in white freezer paper.
All Natural $5.00/pound
#808 Yak (Tibetan Beef) patties - 6 pk.
Order number of packages. You will be billed for exact PROCESSED weight (approx. 1.4 - 2 pounds) Same as the 10 pack patties - only packaged with 6 to a package.
All Natural $5.00/pound
#507 Yak (Tibetan Beef): Boneless Rib Roast
Order number of packages. You will be billed for exact PROCESSED weight (approx. 2.5 - 4 pounds) Lean - Cooks Great in a crock pot Packaged in clear plastic, then in white freezer paper
All Natural $6.75/pound
#519 Yak (Tibetan Beef): Heart
Order number of packages. You will be billed for exact PROCESSED weight (approx. 2 - 3.5 pounds) Clear plastic wrap, under white butcher paper.
All Natural $3.95/pound
#516 Yak (Tibetan Beef): Liver
Order number of packages. You will be billed for exact PROCESSED weight (approx. 0.9 - 1.5 pounds) Wrapped in clear plastic, then white freezer paper.
- $3.75/pound
#517 Yak (Tibetan Beef): Loin Roast
Order number of packages. You will be billed for exact PROCESSED weight (approx. 1.5 - 3.5 pounds) Lean, tender roast which is excellent in crock pot. Wrapped in clear freezer plastic, then white freezer paper.
- $5.95/pound
#518 Yak (Tibetan Beef): Tenderloin Roast
Order number of packages. You will be billed for exact PROCESSED weight (approx. 1.85 - 5.5 pounds) Packaged in butcher plastic and white paper. Excellent in crock pot.
- $12.50/pound
#413 Yak (Tibetan Beef): Bulk, Ground
Order number of packages. You will be billed for exact weight (approx. 1.5 - 2.5 pounds) Packaged in plastic tube bags, approximately 2 pounds per tube/bag
- $4.50/pound
#506 Yak (Tibetan Beef): Pikes Peak Roast
Order number of packages. You will be billed for exact PROCESSED weight (approx. 2 - 5 pounds) Good and Lean / Cooks great in crock pot / Packaged in clear plastic wrap, then in white freezer paper
- $6.25/pound
#1020 Yak - Ground Bulk pound packages
Order number of packages. You will be billed for exact PROCESSED weight (approx. 0.9 - 1.8 pounds) Ground bulk, packaged in white plastic 'tubes'. .9 to 1.8 pound packages
All Natural $4.50/pound
#696 Yak Arm Roast
Order number of packages. You will be billed for exact PROCESSED weight (approx. 1.5 - 3.5 pounds) Wrapped in plastic and white butcher paper from the processor. Wonderful in the crock pot with virtually no grease so makes great broth!
- $5.25/pound
#697 Yak Chuck Roast
Order number of packages. You will be billed for exact PROCESSED weight (approx. 2 - 4 pounds) Wrapped in plastic and white butcher paper from processor. Roasts appear to be about 2" thick and would fit in an 8 x 11 inch baking pan.
- $6.50/pound
#969 Yak English Roast
Order number of packages. You will be billed for exact PROCESSED weight (approx. 2 - 4.5 pounds) Wrapped in clear plastic, then in white butcher paper. Wonderful in Crock Pot.
- $7.00/pound
#1022 Yak patties - 8 ct
Order number of packages. You will be billed for exact PROCESSED weight (approx. 1.75 - 2.25 pounds) Same as the 6 & 10 count packages. Paper between patties for easy separation if you want to cook only a couple and leave the rest frozen! Only 1 pkg. left until next butcher. We still have 6 & 10 packs available.
All Natural $5.00/pound
#968 Yak Prime Rib Roast
Order number of packages. You will be billed for exact PROCESSED weight (approx. 2.5 - 5 pounds) Wrapped in clear plastic and white butcher paper. Great in crock pot. Get your Thanksgiving roast now!!
- $8.50/pound
#607 Yak Round Roast
Order number of packages. You will be billed for exact PROCESSED weight (approx. 3 - 5 pounds) Looks as if they would fit in an 8 x 11 inch pan in the oven on low. Add onions, carrots, etc. for a ready meal.
All Natural $4.25/pound
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