REP PROVISIONS BLOG — Defending Meat
FACT CHECK: mRNA Vaccines For Cattle – Fact vs Fiction
Fact: REP Provision’s and our farmers DO NOT use mRNA vaccines in their grass-fed and grass-finished beef, nor do we use antibiotics or hormones. Fact: REP Provision’s DOES NOT feed cattle corn or grain. Some people believe cattle can get the mRNA vaccine through their diet. Even if that were the case our cattle are 100% Grass-fed & Grass-finished. Our farms are also NO SPRAY, meaning we do not use fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or synthetic chemicals on the land. Fact: Some people fear that the mRNA vaccine could be injected after it leaves the farm and is at the processor. REP Provision’s DOES...
Why Our Farm Won’t be Adopting mRNA Vaccines for Livestock. Ever. REP Provisions
From COVID-19 to now, mRNA vaccination remains a source of controversy. In light of the recent controversy regarding mRNA vaccines for animal agriculture, we want to make our position very clear. No, we are not and will not use mRNA vaccines, period. In fact, we don’t use any vaccines on our regenerative farm because we raise our animals on open pastures with access to fresh air, sunlight, and nutritious forage. For us it’s simple, if we keep our animals happy and healthy, they’re less likely to get sick and we don’t need antibiotics or vaccines. Regarding the misinformation spreading on...
To Eat Meat, or Not to Eat Meat, That is Not the Question.
To eat meat, or not to eat meat, that is not the question. Food is extremely personal. Our choices around what to eat are influenced by biological, economic, physical, and social determinants.
REP Provisions Regenerative Beef, Better for You and the Planet
Regeneratively raised beef clearly beats feedlot, but you may still be wondering why our beef is better than plain old grass-fed; they’re both still eating grass after all. At its core, regenerative agriculture is about improving the overall health of the land, year after year. Our soils are healthier, and that means the grass our cows feed on is more nutrient-dense. We’re committed to biodiversity, above and below ground. Whereas most grass-fed cows eat one to two varieties of grass, our cows consume somewhere between 60 to 70 different species. Diversity in their diet produces a heart healthy beef product...
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