feedlot

Noun

Meaning

a building where livestock are fattened for market

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A hunk of beef raised on Scottish moorland has a very different ecological footprint from one created in an intensive feedlot using concentrated cereal feed, and a wild venison or rabbit casserole is arguably greener than a vegetable curry. Tristram Stuart

Cows and bulls that can put on some fat and carry it into the winter will produce calves that can get fat easily and finish early, especially in a feedlot environment. Source: Internet

Because of the crowded and filthy, feces-dust ridden conditions of the feedlot, cattle come down with pneumonia fairly often. Source: Internet

For example, the burger has some tofu and grains in the patty—it’s not straight-up feedlot beef soaking in grease and loaded with sodium and random “flavors.” Source: Internet

In the case of beef, animals are sold by the rancher to a feedlot operator, who fattens stock for several months before selling it to a slaughterhouse. Source: Internet

Once your calf reaches seven months of age, it is sold to a feedlot or slaughterhouse and the return for the beef is divided among the investors.” Source: Internet

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