Venison The Perfect Substitute - 1333 Words

Deer have been roaming planet Earth for over three million years, and man has been consuming the meat of these animals since the beginning of human existence. When human beings were hunters and gatherers, wild animals were on the menu. Society has changed so drastically over centuries to where many people view hunting and the consumption of wild animals such as deer a wrong thing to do. Venison is a high quality meat that not many people have tried or would think to have in their daily diet. There are many facts and benefits that society can appreciate about the consuming of deer as an everyday protein in people’s diets. Venison, the nutrient-rich meat from deer, is a great substitute for beef. According to Kevin Rail, a fitness†¦show more content†¦It is quite common to find venison anywhere in Europe, but in the United States people are much less likely to find the meat in stores or restaurants. This is for reasons, such as the fact that in order for any meat to be sold or served, it must first be inspected alive and slaughtered to insure its safety. By having venison farms, USDA inspections will be occurring and the meat will start to find its way into stores in no time at all. 85% of venison sold in stores in the US is imported from New Zealand (Sterba), so how can that number be minimized? There are an estimated 7,800 deer farms in the United States, but the problem with that is that of those 7,800 the majority of the farms are for raising trophy bucks for high priced hunts. According to Food.com, venison like other wild game meats is not in high demand like beef, pork, or chicken. American society has grown far away from the consumption of products that must be hunted. Most of the people inhabiting this country believe that their food will always be available on the shelves at the supermarket, but take no consideration about how it gets there. By 2050 farmers and ranchers will need to feed 3 billion more people than they already do, with even fewer farms. By farming deer, the world would be adding a much needed industry in order to supply a skyrocketing population. With the proper promotion and spread of