The world's meat-eating population is slowly but surely moving toward what is now referred to as "ethical eating." Ethical food is nothing more than eating meat from free-ranging animals that have been treated humanely their entire lives.
With news of livestock and poultry being mistreated from afar, people do not want to eat meat from animals that have been treated cruelly. So how do you know that the meat you buy is organic and free range?
The terms used to label meat and poultry products can be confusing. Here are some of the commonly used terms and what they mean so that next time you visit your organic butcher shop you will understand exactly what you are buying.
Growing up in freedom:
This means that although the mother was conceived and born abroad,This means that although, the mother was conceived and born abroad, the litter has been raised in pens.
Human choice:
This label indicates that the sheep were not mulated and the pigs were not given nose rings. This also means that the transport of these animals to the slaughterhouse follows strict guidelines.
organic meat:
This meat comes from animals that have been allowed to graze freely in open pastures and treated with respect. This also means that these animals were not given growth hormones, steroids or antibiotics. You should look for the logo that indicates the product is organic.
Farm Meat:
"Free range" means that the animals are not kept in cages or pens and that they have free access to sunlight and air, and are also allowed to move about freely and eat natural food. These animals are kept according to the guidelines of the Animal Welfare Act.
Although efforts are being made to implement stricter regulations against inhumane and intensive animal husbandry practices in "animal factories", there is still a long way to go. But more and more people want to know where the meat comes from and have started checking the labels on meat products. Even if organic and farm meat is significantly more expensive than conventional industrial meat, demand continues to rise.
Local butchers are also beginning to show a preference for organic meat. The discerning butcher usually insists on visiting local farms to experience livestock and poultry farming practices firsthand. This self-interest ensures that the meat products she sells are "free-range" and "organic." So if you are an "ethical eater" make sure you buy your meat from an organic butcher and always look for the "certified organic" label.
When you choose farm-grown meat, you're buying meat that's healthier, tastier, and certainly more eco-friendly. It also comforts him that his meat comes from animals who live their lives in their element and are allowed to consume their natural diet with minimal interference, treated with respect and slaughtered humanely.
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