Word of the Week: Grass-Fed
Grass-fed livestock refers to meat animals raised on ranges instead of in a feedlot. The labels “Grass Fed” or “100% Grass Fed” may only be used on products that come from cattle that were only fed grass after being weaned.
Sources
FSIS. (2016, September). Labeling Guideline on Documentation Needed to Substantiate Animal Raising Claims for Label Submissions. Retrieved from:
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/6fe3cd56-6809-4239-b7a2-bccb82a30588/RaisingClaims.pdf?MOD=AJPERES
USDA/NAL. Grass-Fed Livestock. Retrieved from:
https://agclass.nal.usda.gov/mtwdk.exe?k=glossary&l=60&w=6211&n=1&s=5&t=2
