Broken Horn D Ranch

Broken Horn D Ranch raises Corriente cattle, also known as Criollo, a Spanish-origin breed adapted to hot, arid climates. Cattle meet USDA standards for grass-fed (all forage for the lifetime of the animal), with no hormones, no antibiotics, and no animal by-products ever used. Cattle are handled from horseback in a low-stress manner, and calves are minimally vaccinated. After weaning, beef animals are maintained on irrigated pastures at the headquarters for over two years until they reach slaughter weight. Once processed, all meat is dry-aged a minimum of 16 days before being cut, double-wrapped, frozen, and boxed. Ranch owner Kim McElroy holds Arizona Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Producer certification (AZBQA: AZ00500). The ranch is a member of the Arizona Cattle Growers Association, Yavapai Cattle Growers, the National Corriente Association, and Yavapai Cowbelles.