Initial deposit to reserve the animal is required up front including the signing of a Sale of Goods contract. Deposit price includes the purchase of the animal (if we do not currently own it and need to located one to purchase), the price of feed to finish the animal, and the price of fuel to transport the animal. The final price will not be calculated until the animal is processed and final weight is confirmed. Dos Lobos Ranch, LLC covers the cost of processing upfront and recovers the cost when the customer picks up their side of beef. Current pricing is $8/lb for half and whole beef (minus the deposit).