Beef Fact Friday: Myth Busting!

Did you know that despite different marketing tactics and misconceptions among consumers that grain- and grass-finished beef are NOT NUTRITIONALLY DIFFERENT than organically raised beef? Rather, they simply provide different niche markets that give consumers more options at the meat case.

DEBUNK the myths this #BeefFactFriday and SHARE positive messages about all beef nutrition, regardless of the production method. Here’s a great message to share: All beef is a nutrition powerhouse, providing 10 essential nutrients, including half a day’s protein requirements in each 3-oz serving!

Beef Fact Friday: [No] Antibiotics in Beef

Antibiotic use is a hot topic in the agricultural industry.

"Drugs in meat? Not so. Farmers and ranchers work with veterinarians and animal nutritionists in order to protect the health of their animals and the health of consumers."

For more information dealing with antibiotics in the beef industry, check out http://factsaboutbeef.com/2012/12/09/drugs-in-meat-not-so-farmers-and-ranchers-work-with-veterinarians-and-animal-nutritionists-in-order-to-protect-the-health-of-their-animals-and-the-health-of-consumers/.