Grass-fed
Grass-fed
Grass-fed (pronunciation: /ɡrɑːs fɛd/) refers to the method of raising livestock where the animals are allowed to graze for their own fresh forage in a pasture, as opposed to being fed with a processed diet of grains, soy or other supplements. The term is often used in the context of cattle rearing, but can also apply to other livestock such as sheep, goats, and pigs.
Etymology
The term "grass-fed" is derived from the English words "grass", which refers to a type of plant, and "fed", the past tense of "feed". It is a direct description of the diet of the animals in question.
Related Terms
- Pasture: A plot of land used for the grazing of animals.
- Livestock: Domesticated animals raised in an agricultural setting to produce labor and commodities.
- Forage: Plant material eaten by grazing livestock.
- Grain-fed: Livestock that are fed primarily with grains, often in a feedlot setting.
- Organic farming: A method of farming that avoids the use of synthetic inputs such as synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and genetically modified organisms.
- Free-range: A method of farming where the animals are allowed to roam freely outdoors, rather than being confined in an enclosure.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Grass-fed
- Wikipedia's article - Grass-fed
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