The closed herd cattle graze on irrigated pastures and the crops grow on irrigated
farms that are operated by Prather Ranch. The soil and water supply for these
locations are all routinely tested. Our herds and crops are certified organic
by Quality Assurance International.
The Headquarters Ranch is surrounded on three sides by the Klamath National Forest. However,
Ralphs Ranches Inc. (dba Prather Ranch) entered into an agreement with the Klamath National Forest
which excludes cattle grazing on approximately 7,000 acres which directly surround the ranch on
these three sides. The remaining side of the ranch is private farmland, where cattle grazing is
also prohibited.
These protective measures allow Prather Ranch Pharmaceuticals to control the food sources for
the cattle, which is critical for material purity. Also, the Headquarters Ranch routinely tests the
soil and water to ensure that the cattle continue to be raised in a pure environment.
Additionally, Prather Ranch farms a 3,000 acre hay ranch located five miles
northeast of the Headquarters Ranch. The crops are used exclusively as feed for
the closed herds. The water supply for these crops comes from deep, pure irrigation
wells as well as natural rainfall. Detailed records are kept on the feed produced
for the herd. There are no genetically modified plants grown on the ranch.
There is a dedicated feed lot surrounded by a 10' foot high deer
fence which prevents interaction between deer and cattle. At weaning, calves from the backup herd
are sent to the feed lot on the Headquarters Ranch for fattening.
Prior to slaughter, the cattle are fed a custom grain mix for approximately 150 days to
fatten them. This mix is also ranch raised and source verified and is prepared in our dedicated
feed well. The cattle are fed in our feed lot for quality control.
The food supply for our cattle does not contain any animal derived proteins or hormones.
