Venison

MDEFA is proud promote Maine Farm Raised Venison, a healthy red meat. Venison is high in protein, contains iron, zinc and many of the B vitamins, and is raised naturally, without growth hormones, antibiotics and dyes. Venison is very lean, there is no such thing as “marbled” venison. A deer has 5% body fat whereas other domesticated animals have up to 25%. Farm-raised venison is very low in cholesterol. In fact the American Heart Association has endorsed venison as a heart healthy red meat. MDEFA Deer are raised on Maine farm's under the most natural conditions and is USDA inspected to ensure a tender high quality product.

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MDEFA Venison

Quality Assurance & Practice Standards

MDEFA members who supply venison to the MDEFA Marketing Program will adhere to U.S.D.A. requirements and the following standards set forth and agreed to by the MDEFA membership.
-All animals are raised and processed in the state of Maine.
-All MDEFA members will adhere to high animal husbandry standards, treating the animals and their environment with respect.
-Each MDEFA member will allow visitation of the processor/and or consumer to ensure that all animals are humanely raised, naturally
grown, and hormone free.
-Must use minimum withdrawal periods (of any medications used) prior to slaughter date. Animals will be under 3 years of age for prime
cuts.
-Each MDEFA member will maintain appropriate biosecurity to protect the health of the herd.
-Each MDEFA member will provide transportation that avoids undue stress.
All MDEFA members will adhere to the code of ethic standard.

Maine Deer and Elk Farmers Association

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