American consumers are confused about the differences between meat products with special marketing claims (i.e., organic, natural, naturally raised, and grass-fed) and regular or commodity meat products. This 5-page report discusses these claims as defined by the USDA and addresses the differences between these products for food safety, human health, and eating quality.Written by Chad Carr, Larry Eubanks, and Ryan Dijkhuis and published by the UF Department of Animal Science, April 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an191
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AN-204/AN204 Custom and Retail Exempt Meat Processing
AN204, a 4-page fact sheet by Chad Carr, Larry Eubanks, and Ryan Dijkhuis, explains the exemptions for custom and retail exempt meat processors, and also covers Florida Sunshine Law
specific to meat processors. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, September 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN204
AN203/AN203 USDA Inspected Livestock Slaughter Facilities in Florida
AN203, a 3-page ilustrated fact sheet by Chad Carr, Larry Eubanks, and Ryan Dijkhuis, provides a comprehensive list of USDA inspected meat animal slaughter facilities in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN203
AN197/AN197 Adding Value to Livestock with Niche Meat Marketing Programs
AN197, a 6-page report by Chad Carr, Larry Eubanks, and Ryan Dijkhuis, discusses opportunities to add value to meat animals through existing specialty meat marketing programs. and addresses potential challenges to developing a niche meat marketing program. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, April 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN197