Comparison of conventional and organic beef production systems I. feedlot performance and production costs
A large group of calves was diveded into two groups, O for organic and C for conventional. The calves were dived randomly and raised two completely difffernt ways. The C cattle was vaccinated, implanted and creep fed a conventional feed containing lasalocid. The O group was only vaccinated preweaning and then fed organic corn and soybean. Both groups were also fed measured amounts of organic clover. In the end they saw that the C steers took about 163.6 days to reach 567 kg, while the O steers took about 225 days to reach that weight.
Work cited
M. I. Fernández and B. W. Woodward (1999, October). Comparison of conventionaland organic beef production systems I. feedlot performance and production costs. Livestock Production Science
Volume 61, Issues 2-3, Pages 213-223
The GRASS FED Revolution
This article is about a rancher who raises his cattle on only his pasture. This is a great alternative to grain fed lots because pasture fed cattle has been tested and showed a significant increase in omega 3 fatty acids and lower saturated fats. This is a good thing for the consumer because this has been proven to increase the immune system and lower a persons chance of getting heart disease. This is not only a safer way to raise cattle, it is also a healthier option for humans seeing that it boasts a number of health benefits.
Work cited
Roosevelt, Margot. "The GRASS-FED Revolution." Time 12 June 2006: 76-78. Academic Search Complete. Web. 13 Apr. 2010. http://www.systems.wsu.edu/scripts/wsuall.plurl=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mth&AN=21054769&site=ehost-live.
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