Grain-Fed Beef Essay

Daley, C. A., Abbott, A., Doyle, P. S., Nader, G. A., & Larson, S. (2010). A review of fatty acid profiles and antioxidant content in grass-fed and grain-fed beef. Nutrition Journal Nutr J, 9(1). doi:10.1186/1475-2891-9-10 The authors of this peer-reviewed journal article discuss the differences in the nutritional profile (and flavor) in beef which result from raising the animals on pasture, in stead of grain. The article details the different fatty acid profile and antioxidant levels in beef that result from the animal’s diet and management practices uses and conclude that grass-fed beef is contains higher amounts of “cancer fighting antioxidants” and a “more desirable” saturated fatty acid (SFA) profile than beef from grain-fed animals (Daley et al, 2010). The authors, all affiliated with College of Agriculture, California State University, University of California Cooperative …show more content…
By comparing and contrasting pastured beef and dairy with conventional management systems, the author why consuming grass-fed beef and dairy products provide humans with more nutritious meat, is better for the environment and, is healthier for the animals. The publisher of this report, The Union of Concerned Scientist (UCS) is a “nonprofit partnership of scientists and citizens combining rigorous scientific analysis, innovative policy development, and effective citizen advocacy to achieve practical environmental solutions” and funding for the report was provided by “The Cedar Tree Foundation, Columbia Foundation, The Deer Creek Foundation, The Educational Foundation of America, The David B. Gold Foundation, Richard & Rhoda Goldman Fund, The Joyce Foundation, Paul Newman, and UCS members” (Clancy, 2006). There do not appear to be any conflicts of interest on the part of either the author or the publishing