On Wed, 22 Nov 2000, Mary wrote: > Possibly it is more profitable to raise grain fed? It is. Grain-fed animals can be slaughtered sooner, because they reach "market weight" sooner, by something like six months. This, at least, is what I have been told by a rancher who attempted to raise free-range cattle but was nearly driven out of business. It's a competitive industry, and a small disadvantage can be fatal. Todd Moody [log in to unmask]