The Implications Of Grass-Fed Beef Farms

By Minnie Whitley


Before 1990, numerous farmers used to fatten their animals by feeding them on grain and soy in addition to different supplements. They provided the supplements to the animals in the feedlots. But recently, there has been a developing pattern among farmers in having the cattle on ranches at home. They are then provided with grass pasture. Farms that offer such native feeding to its animals is what is referred to as a grass-fed beef farms.

This beef farming depends on natural feeding. There is no hormone application and promotion of animal growth using additives. As a result, the animals grow at natures pace. They experience very little interference which leaves them healthy and without stress. They do not demand antibiotics and such drugs.

The main importance of this sort of farming is derived from its highly nutritious and healthy products. Pasture fed beef, when compared with grain fed beef; contain far less aggregate fat, calories, cholesterol and saturated fat. It has high content of beta carotene and vitamins E and C in addition to other healthy fats.

The omega 3 contained in this meat is said to be very healthy, according to a recent animal study. The fatty acids have the potential of slowing down the rate growth of a wide variety of cancers, eliminating them from spreading. In case of cancer surgery, the acids help hasten the recovery process.

The study reveals further that individuals suffering from cancer and having high levels of omega 3 have quite a good response to chemotherapy. They have much far better response than those with low fatty acids. The omega 3 acids are found in plant foliage. They are manufactured in the chloroplasts of the green leaves. It is this reason that makes grass fed animal have more omega 3 fatty acids than grained animals.

The practice, however requires knowledge and skill as opposed to just sending the animals to a feedlot. In order for the pasture fed animals to be more succulent and tender, they need to feed on grass and legumes of high quality. This is particularly the case in the months before the slaughter. This natural and nutritious diet relies on a healthy soil, together with a careful pasture management to maintain the plants at an optimal growth stage. The quality of the pasture is the sole determiner of the quality of animal products. It is therefore important for the farmer to raise great grass.

In spite of the fact that the grain, animal products are fairly affordable and convenient, the profoundly mechanized operations employed have produced much concern. The practice abuses and stresses the animals. It also misuses such drugs as antibiotics and hormones and results in produce with low nutritional value.

There is often a fallacious argument that natural based farming is unprofitable and time consuming. Though it is a fact that this farming is slow, expensive and relatively unprofitable it remains the most balanced and healthy system. The decision on what to consume entirely rest with the consumer, but be enlightened that products resulting from natural farming are nutritious and healthy. Opting for them not only boosts the health of your family, but also depletes environmental degradation.




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