Raising Grass Fed (Finished) Beef In Ohio

"Grass (Forage) Fed" means that grass and forage shall be the feed source consumed for the lifetime of the ruminant animal, with the exception of milk consumed prior to weaning. The diet shall be derived solely from forage consisting of grass (annual and perennial), forbs (e.g., legumes, Brassica), browse, or cereal grain crops in the vegetative (pre-grain) state. Animals cannot be fed grain or grain byproducts and must have continuous access to pasture during the growing season. From Ask The USDA: What is "grass fed" meat?

     While by USDA standards listed above are what most consumers expect this when buying "grass fed" beef this definition can be confusing. All beef type or colored cattle are grass fed for part of their life. Most are grass fed until they they weigh over 600 lbs. I will be using the term "grass fed" on this page.

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