pasture raised

Grazing land reared

Pasture raised describes livestock or poultry raised outdoors on pasture rather than confined indoors.

The animals graze or forage on grass and other vegetation, with access to shelter as needed.

On food labels, pasture-raised eggs and pasture-raised chicken signal higher welfare standards than conventional or cage-free products, though certification requirements vary.

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animal farming method

pasture raisedconfined

Kept within bounds

barn raised · caged · penned · intensive farming · free range

animal welfare standard

pasture raisedindustrial agriculture

Large-scale mechanized farming

naturalness of conditions

pasture raisedhoused

Provided shelter to

Family

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