Monday, September 14, 2009

Argentine Cattle No Longer Home Just On The Range



by Juan Forero
Morning Edition
National Public Radio
September 14, 2009

Argentina's vast plains are bigger than Texas, and for more than a century, great herds of cattle roamed and ate to their hearts' content. That helped build up Argentina's image as the producer of lean and natural grass-fed beef.

But ever so quietly, Argentina is increasingly fattening its herd in American-style feedlots. Promoters say it's efficient, but some Argentines wonder if quality isn't being lost for the sake of quantity...

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