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Cattle Lot Beef Vs. Pasture Beef“The Debate”
By: Jordan Cress
The Debate
• There has been an ongoing debate on whether cattle lot beef or pasture beef is a better option.
• To make a decision on which one is for you, middle ground must be found.
Cattle Lots…
• 97% of beef in the market is grain-fed• It takes cattle that are fed corn about 12-15
months to make weight. Produced more frequently.
• Feed lot cattle are protected from predators• Any animal that is sick is removed from pens
and treated by the vet
Cattle Lots…(continued)
• Cattle lots are kept as clean as possible for the cow’s and worker’s health
• $2.50/lb• Average cattle lot is 25-80 acres depending on
how many cows there are
Feed lots are kept clean and animals are fed twice a day.
Pasture Beef…
• 3% of beef in the market is pasture fed• It takes cattle that are fed grass about 20-24
months to make weight • Higher nutritional value• Less fat• $9/lb• Average size of pasture needed is 2.5-30 acres
depending on the quality of land
Pasture raised cattle are kept on a vast array of grassland.
What They Agree On…
• Feed the world• Produce good quality meat • Keeping animals healthy• Reduce emissions from cattle farming• Feed cows forage• A lot of land is needed
Middle Grounds…
• Create a diet that is both forage and corn fed• Keep a safe environment that will protect
cattle from both predators and weather• Produce quality beef products for consumers
at a reasonable price• Composting manure to better environment
Sources…
• FAO.org• USDA.gov• About.com/Animal Rights • MagnumFeedyard.com• Cartoonstock.com
Questions?
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