الأربعاء، 28 مايو 2014

The Benefits Of Grass-Fed Beef Farms Products

By Minnie Whitley


Before 1990, many ranchers were fond of fattening their animals on grain and soy among other supplements. They did so by taking the animals in the feedlots, where such food was provided. However, there has been a growing trend among farmers in keeping them on ranges at home where they feed on their native diet, pasture. Grass-fed beef farms are simply farms that entirely feed their animals on grass.

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 farming results in more nutritious products, with healthy implications. Meat from grass fed and grain fed livestock are incomparable. A pasture fed beef possess quite less total fat and calorie. It also has less cholesterol and saturated fat. The level of vitamin C and E is quite higher in pastured meat than ingrained meat. The natural grown meat also has more beta carotene, omega 3 fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acid.

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 of this farming nevertheless requires some knowledge and skill. It is not all about sending the livestock to the feedlot. The exercise entails keeping and maintaining an exceptional quality of grass and legumes. This is the surest way to achieve a succulent and tender breed. The animals should be fed on quality feeds, especially the few months prior to slaughter. The farmer should enhance the health of the soil for quality and nutritious grass. Pasture management must also be undertaken to achieve a maximum plant growth stage. The practice, thus lies more in cultivating and maintaining a quality pasture.

Grain fed farming is cheap and less involving which makes their produce correspondingly cheap and within reach. The practice is however marred by the environmental and human implications it associates with. It often uses antibiotics and hormones which leaves the animals very stressed and also abused. The consumers of such produce face the risk of consuming less nutritious and unhealthy food.

The method of pasture farming has for long been criticized as old fashion and unprofitable. However, this is the most balanced and more secure system. The choice on what to consume IS personal but be sure to opt for grass based products to remain healthy. This move is environmentally friendly, healthful and supportive among small scale farmers. It is thus a three win situation.




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