Monday Sep 01, 2025

73 | Raising Livestock for Meat: 3 Tips to Keep Butcher Day Low-Stress and Meat Quality Excellent

Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about handling stress before butcher, and how it can affect meat quality.  We’ll talk about the meat science behind stress and I’ll give you practical tips you can use to make sure you and your animals are prepared for hauling on butcher day.  You’re already putting in the work to raise your own meat, and with a few management practices you can make sure that meat will be the highest quality possible.  Let’s get to it!

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

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