Protocols

100% Grass-fed on pasture, never fed grain. During the non-growing season fed stored hay or grass silage. Free choice mineral supplementation.

Raised on pasture during the growing season.

Animals raised without feeding genetically modified grains such as corn or soybeans.

The vast majority of our animals are healthy and never receive any antibiotics. However, just like humans, occasionally one will need medication to prevent death or suffering in which we will use it on a limited basis. Any animal that is treated is well marked to avoid any mistakes until the proper withdrawal period is over. We observe all withdrawal periods for milk or meat to avoid any residues in the product. We feel that this exception is the proper and ethical treatment of animals.

We do not administer any hormones to our animals.

Animal was finished on grass without any grain. The animal may have had a small amount of grain as a young animal but not within the past year.

At Country Meadows we treat our animals with respect and care.  Humanely raised in a low stress environment of open pastures where they have plenty of room to grow and express their natural instincts.