It’s likely that you’ve heard one or both sides of the ongoing arguments surrounding the use of hormones, steroids, and antibiotics in beef cattle. While some may argue that the use of these substances while raising cattle does not affect on the quality or safety of the resulting beef, others vehemently maintain that grass-fed, grain-finished natural beef without any of these substances added is the only safe way to consume meat from cattle.
Whether you consume beef on a regular basis or if you are selling beef to customers through a company like Videri, it is important that you understand both sides of this argument for your benefit and so that you can answer customers’ questions.
Below are a few points in support of natural beef’s superiority.
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According to the Organic Consumers Association, research indicates that pregnant individuals who consume beef with hormones have a higher likelihood of giving birth to a child with lower sperm counts and lesser fertility in future years.
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Another study reported by SF Gate suggested that an artificial growth hormone used in cattle may negatively affect the rate of growth in humans of the female sex.
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Opponents of hormone use in beef cattle also maintain that the growth hormones used in cattle are linked to human cancers, including breast cancers and uterine cancers.
The Other Side
However, as a beef salesman, you should be familiar with both sides of the argument!
The Food and Drug Administration of the United States, for example, maintains that the amount of hormones consumed in beef is so minute that negative health effects are not possible.
Remember, if you aren’t convinced that beef is safe to eat, you can’t go wrong with grass-fed, grain-finished natural beef! When it comes to the food you put in your body, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
