Pasture-raised

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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.

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