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The Bells are among a select breed of farmers who produce
biodynamic meat. But what exactly is a biodynamic cow?
"Our cows not only graze simply on grass in summer and
hay in winter but are also given absolutely no pharmaceutical
medicines or chemicals," Ian explains. "We have vets
who make diagnoses and then we give the animals homeopathic
remedies for everything from preventing worms to curing
pneumonia. Scientists call it hocus-pocus, but it's extremely
effective."
The Bells, who have been farming biodynamically for 12
years, also allow their calves to reach full maturity –
usually five years – before they slaughter them. In the
commercial world, it can be as low as 16 months. The Bells'
cows are also allowed to stay together until the calves have
weaned from their mothers.
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