Just my FYI.

I believe I answered one of your questions already (about whether or not the Bible addresses grain feeding) when I said:

“He will also help us stick to His design – and no one needs a science degree to do that – just eyes to observe the natural world and follow the patterns He put in place.”

Like Katie said, the Bible doesn’t say one way or the other. But creation cries out the answer! Cattle may eat a few grains here and there from the wild, late in the grass season, but primarily they live on pasture.

You asked, “What exactly do you think your average american conventionally farmed dairy cow or beef cow is eating on a daily basis?”

Early in life, they eat on pasture. Then they go to a feedlot and fatten up on grain.

The point is less whether they eat grain or not, but more how much grain they eat. No, the Bible does not specify the amount, or speak on the subject in a direct way at all. Still, let’s not close our eyes to the fact that corn-fed cows are a modern invention. Cows did not eat corn (unless a bit of it in the wild) until we stepped in with our modern farming methods.

For the record, I am not against modern inventions like the internet or cell phones. But those you brought up are matters of convenience and pleasure, not having much bearing on the health of a living organism. But please don’t take what I said too far – people can abuse modern technology, too.
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for the record, cow comfort is a biggie. mattresses, foot baths, insect control, biosecurity measures, climate control, & back scratchers are some common findings on farms.
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