Do Grass Fed Cows Eat Hay?

The USDA defines grass-fed as a diet of 100% grass, but some take advantage of loopholes referring to the animals confinement (the label stipulates the cattle must be allowed to graze only during the growing season, from the first frost of the season to the last) and winter feeding (hay is allowed, so a grass-fed cow ...

Are grass-fed cows fed hay?

All dairy farms feed their cows some dried grasses (hay), so you may see the term “grass-fed” on some non-organic milk cartons.

What do grass-fed cows eat?

Not all grass-fed cows can graze outdoors. In fact, the term grass-fed isn't clearly defined. That said, grass-fed cows eat (mostly) grass, while grain-fed cows eat (mostly) an unnatural diet based on corn and soy during the latter part of their lives.