Common Practices in an Organic Animal Farm

Organic meats come from animal farms that adhere to organic guidelines. If you are thinking of producing organic meats, you may want to keep in mind these common practices applied in a typical organic animal farm.

* Organic animal farms follow specific practices in conserving natural resources. Every effort is made to preserve the natural surrounding and the organic quality of the soil in the farm. Water is never wasted and it is recycled whenever possible.

* The animals in an organic farm graze on organic pastures and consume organically grown farm products. Organic hay, grass and other feeds are free from antibiotics, steroids, animal byproducts, or growth hormones. The water that the animals drink is clean and without harmful contaminants.

* When an animal gets sick in an organic farm, it is typically removed from the herd and kept alone in a separate quarter until it recovers from its illness.

Whether you own a private organic animal farm or a commercial one, guidelines and restrictions regarding the production of organic meat should be followed and administered. Check your local organic association for certification requirements and other relevant information.