Nesikep
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OK, thanks for that clarification, and I stand corrected there... but despite my example being flawed, I hope the jist of the idea comes across
Jim62":yjcy57p4 said:Just like manmade global warming, I tend to think it's "100% pure BULL" --well, maybe 98%........
That's why they're now calling it climate change. If it heats up or cools down they won;t have to change the name on any of the progagandaJogeephus":1p7q9bx7 said:Jim62":1p7q9bx7 said:Just like manmade global warming, I tend to think it's "100% pure BULL" --well, maybe 98%........
Global warming isn't real!?! I thought this record breaking cold snap we are having would be proof enough for ye naysayers. ;-) (where's Al when you need him)
Jim62":228o2nw0 said:Does anybody refuse antibiotics, etc. when they are sick and the treatment regimen calls for them? Assuming that they really are all that bad for us, maybe we should think about that. I allow my wife to take meds when she's sick, and also make meds available to my animals when they're sick. So far, none of them have turned them down.
Just like manmade global warming, I tend to think it's "100% pure BULL" --well, maybe 98%........
Why would you want to increase feed cost by including any antibiotic in the ration. Adds up to a lot of money is your feeding 50,000 head.MichaelB":168llltb said:Jim62":168llltb said:Does anybody refuse antibiotics, etc. when they are sick and the treatment regimen calls for them? Assuming that they really are all that bad for us, maybe we should think about that. I allow my wife to take meds when she's sick, and also make meds available to my animals when they're sick. So far, none of them have turned them down.
Just like manmade global warming, I tend to think it's "100% pure BULL" --well, maybe 98%........
It depends. Are antibiotics part of the regular feeding program as a supplement, or are they used in response to a specific one-time infection? The concern is that feed additives will contribute to strains of super resistant bacteria.
TexasBred":3efo0w7b said:Why would you want to increase feed cost by including any antibiotic in the ration. Adds up to a lot of money is your feeding 50,000 head.
Sort of like Low Carb beer huh?? Can't count the carbs so just believe the label. :nod:MichaelB":133jrpxo said:Most people who are going to want these niche products are going to be in urban and suburban environments, and what they are really saying is that they don't want factory raised meat and they likely have the income to pay a little more to soothe their conscience. If you take the time to understand your customers, and help educate the consumer on how cattle can effectively be raised, it could be a market differentiator for a smaller producer.
I agree, that's more of a homestead then a farmJeanne - Simme Valley":2tor6ckl said:Nesikep - your plan is idealistic and very nice - but it will not feed the people of America.