Pasture-raised
Pasture-raised
Pasture-raised refers to a method of animal farming where animals are raised in a more natural environment rather than confined spaces. Animals are allowed to roam freely in their natural environment, eating foods that their bodies are naturally adapted to digest.
Pronunciation
Pasture-raised: /ˈpæstʃəˈreɪzd/
Etymology
The term "pasture-raised" is derived from the English words "pasture", meaning land covered with grass and other low plants suitable for grazing animals, and "raised", meaning to bring up.
Related Terms
- Free-range: A method of farming where animals are allowed to roam freely outdoors, rather than being confined in an enclosure for 24 hours each day.
- Grass-fed: Refers to animals that have been fed only grass and other forage, rather than being fattened on grain, soy or other supplements.
- Organic farming: An agricultural system that uses fertilizers of organic origin such as compost manure, green manure, and bone meal and places emphasis on techniques such as crop rotation and companion planting.
- Factory farming: A system of rearing livestock using intensive methods, by which poultry, pigs, or cattle are confined indoors under strictly controlled conditions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pasture-raised
- Wikipedia's article - Pasture-raised
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