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Rohaizad, Industry Columnist on 27 May 2021 Halal Pastures Farm Rock Tavern, NY Tomatoes are rarely the subject of passionate affection. But for Samer Saleh, who co-owns Halal Pastures Farm with his wife Diane, fervour for his plants is a reflection of his faith. Samer, like many a farmer, works full-time off the farm, too. When he returns from his job in…
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Admin HiQ on 5 May 2021 The organic halal meat segment in the retail market is booming. The regulations require that animals be raised in living conditions that accommodate their natural behaviors (like grazing on pasture), fed 100% organic feed and forage, and not administered antibiotics or hormones. Please visit Yusuf's Organic Meat website. Learn more about Why Halal slaughtering is humane…
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Rohaizad, Industry Columnist on 22 July 2019 Animal-based products or ingredients require extra control due to animal diseases, which are critical elements for Halal. Halal also means safe for human consumption or preservation of life. Halal management system control also includes the traceability of the origin of the ingredients. Some of the diseases related to the animal are: 1) Cattle - i.…
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Rohaizad, Industry Columnist on 1 December 2016 “God has ordained kindness (and excellence) in everything. If the killing (of animals) is to be done, do it in the best manner, and when you slaughter, do it in the best manner by first sharpening the knife, and putting the animal at ease.”- Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) narrated by Imam Muslim.
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Rohaizad, Industry Columnist on 21 January 2016 What is Wagyu beef? “Wagyu” literally means “Japanese cattle.” Wagyu beef comes from the four main breeds of cattle in Japan: Japanese Black, Japanese Brown, Japanese Poll and Japanese Shorthorn, as well as crossbreeds that result from interbreeding among those four breeds. Wagyu beef can't be claimed unless it comes from one of the breeds…
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