grassfinished
Grassfinished refers to meat production in which ruminant animals are fed a forage-based diet throughout life, with the finishing phase occurring on pasture or other forages rather than on grain. It contrasts with grain-finished production, where high-energy cereals are included in the final feeding period to promote faster weight gain and marbling.
Production methods typically rely on pasture-based systems, including rotational grazing and access to high-quality forage. In
Meat from grassfinished animals is often leaner and may exhibit less marbling than grain-finished meat, though
Labeling and standards vary by country. In some places, terms like grass-fed or grass-finished are not uniformly
Environmental and welfare considerations are frequently cited in discussions of grassfinished production. Proponents point to potential