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Protein Spotlight: Pasture-Raised Bison

At Shine Pet Food: Shine Pet Food’s bison are raised by ranchers who have the highest standards in animal husbandry, and manage their rangeland for conservation and ecological biodiversity. The animals roam the prairie stress-free and are given respect, dignity, and care throughout their lives. The Benefits: Compared to bison raised more conventionally on grain, our 100% grass-fed and grass-finished meat is lower in total fat (especially saturated), cholesterol, and calories. At the same time, it’s considerably higher in beta-carotene and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), both of which are practically nonexistent in grain-fed animals. CLA has been linked to reducing...