@ret  It depends upon the facts and circumstances of your taxpayer.  What is his/her level of involvement in the beef enterprise?  What other farming/ranching activities is the taxpayer involved in?  Is there a direct nexus between these other activities? 

If your taxpayer is only doing landlord things, then yes, you can file on Form 4835.  IE: As a landlord he can fix fence and paint buildings but not much beyond that.

Livestock share arrangements were fairly common once-upon-a-time.  Not as common now-a-days, but still can qualify as rental income [Form 4835] if structured properly.  It is up to you to decide.