Does grass-fed lamb have lower fat content?

Several recent studies show that overall fat levels in lamb can be reduced through the practice of grass feeding. This reduction in overall fat content has also been shown to be particularly apparent in loin cuts of lamb. Even though the average daily weight gain in conventionally fed versus grass-fed lambs has been shown to be similar in these studies, the foraging process has been shown to lower total fat content by a minimum of approximately 15%. This finding makes good sense to us. Lambs out in pasture are more active than lambs kept indoors, and this greater level of activity is likely to have the animals develop more muscle and burn more calories as well. In addition, lambs out in pasture are likely to eat less. Unlike lambs kept indoors and fed concentrate, lambs grazing outdoors are more likely to get involved in other activities and be less focused on feeding regimens.

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