Force of Nature Meats’ Post

Today we’re sharing real ways restaurants are serving better meat. 🥩🌎 What do we mean by 'better meat'? It’s about sourcing from farms that care about animal welfare, use regenerative farming practices and give animals the space to roam, resulting in healthier, more nutrient-rich meat. By supporting local farms that use responsible methods and buying less meat overall, we can reduce the environmental footprint of our food businesses and help protect our planet. Want to learn more? Head over to our News & Insights page to see how restaurants in our network are leading the way with better meat choices! https://lnkd.in/dtXF_M87 📸: Wahaca is taking a brilliant approach to carcass balance with their ‘Beef Gringa’ tacos. Their butcher estimates that this shift has reduced the number of cows used from 420 per week to just 10!

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐠𝐞-𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 The transition to cage-free laying hens is gaining momentum worldwide, marking a significant step forward for animal welfare and sustainable farming! Why start from scratch and reinvent the wheel once again when many farmers have already mastered the art of cage-free farming? 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐬, 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲, 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬. With nearly 15 years of experience in research, training, and consultancy in the field of cage-free laying hens, 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐠𝐞-𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡. We’ve visited countless farms and seen a variety of practices, all contributing to our comprehensive understanding of what works best. Our 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 focuses on success stories and learning opportunities. By emphasizing what works well and understanding deviations from expectations, we help farmers learn, grow, and excel, fostering an environment of continuous improvement. Join us in making a positive impact on animal welfare and farm productivity. Welcome to Appreciative Cage-free Insights!

Reducing environmental impact while maintaining productivity is no longer a dream ... it’s a necessity. Orffa is proud to lead the charge with innovative feed additives like Excential Energy Plus, proven to reduce CO2 emissions and feed costs without compromising animal health. Explore how we’re transforming a sustainable future in livestock production. Read the full article on AllAboutFeed here https://hubs.ly/Q02Zjd_f0 #Sustainability #ReduceCO2 #EnvironmentalImpact

The cage-free horizon is already wide, but there is plenty of room to make it wider, better, and more positive! Through knowledge sharing, appreciative inquiry and networking, with the creation of Appreciative Cage-free Insights, I want to help those who need help with it. #cagefree #appreciativeinquiry #appreciativecagefreeinsights

Reduce carbon footprint in agriculture? 
Yes, we can do that too! 🌍 


In addition to animal welfare and animal health, this is one of the topics that is also very close to our hearts, because reducing the carbon footprint is possible without major investments or invasive changes. 🐷🐥🌾

 Let's take as an example a farm with 60.000 broiler chickens with an approximate CO2 emission of 180kg per cycle, which means about 3kg per animal. (Data are average values published by the Federal Environment Agency) 💡 

Our studies show, among other things: 
✅We can improve feed conversion by at least 3.4%
 ✅We can reduce the use of antibiotics by up to 80% 

 This means that we can already reduce the output per animal to 2,96 kg through improved feed conversion, and with the reduced use of medication (antibiotics), even to 2,81 kg per animal. 💪🏽 

If we add further improvements such as less spillage on the slaughter line and thus a higher utilization rate, we end up with 2,79kg per animal. 🤯

 This makes a total reduction in CO2 emissions per animal of 8,37% 🚀

 Do you want to learn more about the potential of CO2 reduction through our products? 
 We'd be happy to tell you more about it! ⬅️ #CO2Reduction #sustainability #corbiota #animalhealth #CO2Footprint

Did you know that FBS is often used to grow cells in traditional lab settings? 🧫 While it’s been a common practice in science, it comes with some serious issues for cultivated meat production: ❌ Animal cruelty: FBS is derived through invasive procedures on pregnant cows, leading to ethical concerns about its impact on animal welfare. ❌ Environmental impact: The production of FBS is tied to the conventional livestock industry, which significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions 🌍. ❌ Inconsistency: Because FBS is a natural product, its quality and composition can vary, which makes it less reliable for scaling production. ❌ High cost: It’s expensive, limiting accessibility and affordability for cultivated meat production. At Magic Valley, we never have and never will use FBS 🚫 Instead, we use cutting-edge, animal-free growth media that are consistent, ethical, and scalable, paving the way for a future where delicious meat can be grown without harming animals or the planet 🌱 #cultivatedmeat #cellculture #fbs Paul Bevan Andrew Laslett Jacob Goodwin Wendy Chua Ella Jenkins

We are excited to collaborate with Zoetis to advance sustainable solutions for animal agriculture! By combining animal health and genetic data with the capabilities of our expert team and Climate-Smart Research Facility, we aim to address key data gaps and improve animal health, efficiency, and sustainability.

The battle against cow burps is heating up! A methane-reducing feed additive claims to cut emissions by 45%, but concerns over animal health, milk safety, and human risks abound. 🌾 Is there a better way? Regenerative farming might hold the answer. 👉 Would you drink milk from a “methane-free” cow? https://lnkd.in/eZqUs8eN

We believe that overcoming complex sustainability challenges related to the health and welfare of livestock and pets requires strategic collaborations. From our partnership with Royal Canin Indonesia on World Rabies Day to our research collaboration with Blacksmith Medicines to reduce the dependency on antibiotic classes shared with human health to our work with Dairy Management Inc., and Texas A&M University that enables the modeling of environmental footprints of dairy and beef farms, we're focused on creating and driving adoption of key sustainable animal health solutions. Learn more in our 2023 Sustainability Report: https://lnkd.in/eNnCv3Y8 #Sustainability #ClimateAction #SustainableFuture

Grass-Fed Beef offers a powerful solution to climate change and food security. By choosing Grass-Fed Beef, you're supporting: ✅ Improved soil health: Rotational grazing restores soil fertility and water retention. ✅ Reduced carbon emissions: Grass-fed cattle produce significantly less methane than grain-fed cattle. ✅ Enhanced biodiversity: Diverse pastures support a variety of wildlife and beneficial insects. ✅ Animal welfare: Grass-fed cattle live healthier, more natural lives. Discover how STTG is leading the way in regenerative agriculture. Read the Full Blog here : https://lnkd.in/dd5CtwAK