Raw Feeding Red and White Meats
When it comes to raw feeding some do not always see passed chicken as a protein source but there tons of more proteins that raw feeders can feed their companions. A good rule of thumb is, provide lots of variety. This is important for not only preventing boredom with your companions but also providing a variance in nutrients. All meat, organs and bones have different nutrient profiles. When you follow the ideal ratio of 80% muscle meat, 5% liver, 5% other secreting organ and 10% bone as well as rotate proteins, you provide a complete diet to your companion that they truly can thrive on.
This rule of thumb also applies to providing a variety of red and white meats. According to the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) red meat is classified by the myoglobin levels which is typically higher than 65%. Anything lower is classified as white meat (1,2)
Red Meats:
Alpaca
Beaver
Beef
Bison
Camel
Elk
Goat
Goose
Horse
Lamb
Llama
Muskrat
Ostrich
Pigeon
Pork
Veal
Venison
Wild Rabbit
White Meats:
Chicken
Turkey
Tuna
Salmon
Cod
Tilapia
Rabbit
Veal
Frog
Guinea Pig
Haddock
Pollack
Neutral:
Emu
Pheasant
Quail
References
"Iowa State Animal Science". Archived from the original on 2009-03-24. Retrieved 2009-09-16.
United States Department of Agriculture. “FSIS.” Beef from Farm to Table, USDA, 24 Mar. 2015, www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/meat-preparation/beef-from-farm-to-table/ct_index/!ut/p/a1/jVFhT8IwEP0144vp2jEk02Qxy6IBlCEhytgX0m3Xrcm2zrZD8NdbIJpoQOmlybvru_bdK05wjJOGbnhBNRcNrfZ5MlyTORk6NyGZzG6cBzKOXuezxzAk3uLaEFZ_ECL3wv4zKyD_9U8ueKAvp-G0wElLdYl4wwSOC9CINuodpMIxEyJHijLQO8RoppEqAbQ5qIFq1EpoqTwYguMUgCEmRW2IskZaIE3TCnCc6TVvctjiJU5-SiKOiXHkLgajSeSS2eA34YRnR8J5U8zURSXSwwetgiZ1PTOeBAYSpN1JUy61btWtRSzSqZwqoDIr7T20C7GxyLFw12nm-ZZz37eMErPdHmWMV5xq8JniqvfWgdz5EvKrvRe9TNQ11_bWJ19w9w39xeHOU4pKoTSOTwjBbf0SfzwFI8Kf66Wngk-MY3dI/#13.
