> All animals in the Coleman program are free-range and grass-fed for the
> first 12-18 months of life and are never given growth hormones or
> antibiotics.  In addition the rangelands are randomly and periodically
> tested for residues of over 30 different pesticides and herbicides.

> Once the cattle arrive at Coleman Certified Feed yards, they consume a
> carefully controlled blend of corn, hay and a protein supplement that is
> regularly tested for antibiotics and residues of pesticides and herbicides.

What they don't say is: how many % does the "supplement" constitute? What is
that "protein" supplement?
[Remark: in Europe, organic animals must be fed at least 90% organic]

They don't say how sick animals are treated either [In Europe, animals are
vaccinated, and, except in rare occasions, only homeopathy, phytotherapy,
oligo-elements, metals and natural products, and magnesium chloride {not sure}
are used].

> It is a known fat that stress in cattle produces less desirable beef.
               ^^^^^

Was that an intentional typo? :)

Best wishes,

Jean-Louis
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