Table 1.
Comparison of the 11 all-natural, antibiotic free, pastured broiler farms included in this study.
| Farm | Breed | No. of flocks | Flock size | Multiuse farm? | Animal type(s) | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Freedom Ranger | 10 | >500 | Yes | Layers, swine, cattle, sheep | USDA-inspected plant |
| B | Freedom Ranger, Cornish Cross | 5 | <50 | Yes | Layers, swine, goats | on farm |
| C | Freedom Ranger | 1 | <50 | No | NA | on farm |
| D | Freedom Ranger | 1 | <50 | No | NA | on farm |
| E | Freedom Ranger, Cornish Cross | 5 | 50-100 | Yes | Layers, swine, cattle, sheep | on farm |
| H | Freedom Ranger | 2 | >500 | Yes | Layers | USDA-inspected plant |
| I | Freedom/Red Ranger, Cornish Cross, | 8 | 100-500 | Yes | Layers, swine, goats | USDA-inspected plant |
| J | Freedom Ranger, Cornish Cross | 2 | 50 | Yes | Layers | USDA-inspected plant |
| K | Freedom Ranger | 4 | 100-500 | Yes | Layers, cattle, goats | on farm & USDA-inspected plant |
| L | Freedom Ranger | 2 | >500 | Yes | Layers, swine, cattle, sheep | USDA-inspected plant |
| M | Cornish Cross | 2 | 50-100 | Yes | Layers, swine | on farm |