Our cattle are naturally raised with love and proper care. Proper care includes vaccinations, parasite control, and if needed, antibiotics. Antibiotic resistance presents a serious threat to human health in the 21st century; however, there is increasing misinformation about the use of antibiotics in food production. Some studies suggest that if we removed the use of antibiotics from all animals, we may have less safe food due to the fact that sick animals would be entering the food supply, carrying an increased level of bacteria with them. We simply don’t want sick animals entering the food supply; therefore, FDA has been weighing the benefits with the risks of using antimicrobials in the food supply for many years to strike the right balance. The fact remains that harmful bacteria may be found on raw meat products, kitchen surfaces, knives and other utensils – right in your kitchen. That being said, we do not give antibiotics routinely, but we will absolutely treat our cattle if they need to be treated. That being said, we have very few mishaps and most of our cattle have not received antibiotics.
Organically raised cattle cannot be given growth promotants or receive antibiotics. Any animal that is treated with antibiotics to ensure its health must be removed from the USDA National Organic Program, however there is no checks and balances to ensure these rules are followed. In fact, there is a hefty monetary sum required to even start the inspection process, which of course is passed on the consumer (you).
Diseases, such as roundworms migrating to the brains of children after eating infected meat, are rampant in developing nations and I fear that we will see that here with the new “organic” movement.
If we did not actively engage in parasite control (including biting flies, intestinal worms, liver flukes, and ticks), we too could become ill from various zoonotic diseases, and I refuse to let that happen here. Actually, one of our calves needed a blood transfusion. If this had been “certified organic” that calf would have died. That is not a maybe, that is a certainty. Because of this complete disregard for the health and lives of the animals we are entrusted with, we believe organic beef is not only inhumane, but also immoral to cause unnecessary suffering from disease be it animal or person.
All of our beef is inspected by the USDA and we follow all withdrawal guidelines. We are fortunate enough to have a wonderful herd of cattle and beautiful children, which we would like to maintain and grow.
Organically raised cattle cannot be given growth promotants or receive antibiotics. Any animal that is treated with antibiotics to ensure its health must be removed from the USDA National Organic Program, however there is no checks and balances to ensure these rules are followed. In fact, there is a hefty monetary sum required to even start the inspection process, which of course is passed on the consumer (you).
Diseases, such as roundworms migrating to the brains of children after eating infected meat, are rampant in developing nations and I fear that we will see that here with the new “organic” movement.
If we did not actively engage in parasite control (including biting flies, intestinal worms, liver flukes, and ticks), we too could become ill from various zoonotic diseases, and I refuse to let that happen here. Actually, one of our calves needed a blood transfusion. If this had been “certified organic” that calf would have died. That is not a maybe, that is a certainty. Because of this complete disregard for the health and lives of the animals we are entrusted with, we believe organic beef is not only inhumane, but also immoral to cause unnecessary suffering from disease be it animal or person.
All of our beef is inspected by the USDA and we follow all withdrawal guidelines. We are fortunate enough to have a wonderful herd of cattle and beautiful children, which we would like to maintain and grow.