Nutrient density in beef is center of growing debate within cattle industry
Posted on October 16, 2025
Source: Farm Progress. The original article is posted here.
Many producers of grass-fed beef are claiming their way of finishing cattle provides nutritionally superior beef. Meanwhile, ranchers raising calves destined for grain finishing programs are wondering why their grass-feeding brethren are systematically condemning conventional cattle feeding practices.
Stephen Smith, Ph.D., a retired professor of meat science at Texas A&M University, is regarded as a global expert in fatty acid profiles in beef. In this live BEEF interview with Clint Peck, Dr. Smith will weigh in the relative nutritional values of grain-fed versus grass-fed beef. Please join us for this discussion on a hot-button subject swirling around the beef industry.
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