[princesspiggy]

iv had this trouble in past, but we had whole pigs cured so didnt have any uncured meat to check. i would change butcher. i cant really stomach lamb, cos i can still "smell" the sheep, after handling/shearing them etc and it puts me off.
what exactly is taint? is it just an off-putting smell?

[gavo]

Taint also gives the meat a rather unpleasant taste which few would tolerate eating.

[Eve]

what exactly is taint? is it just an off-putting smell

It smells just like urine (further explanations above). If you're one of those who can smell it, it will definitely put you off.

 

[janeislay]

Feeding grains (or straights) will increase the ratio of polyunsaturated fats and inflammatory omega 6s.

Grasses and green vegetables maintain a better level of monounsaturated fats and omega 3.

Not sure you'd be able to detect the difference by taste though.  And I'm not sure what sow nuts contain; I've always assumed there'd be some straights and the dreaded soya.

[Eve]

And I'm not sure what sow nuts contain

If you buy bags, it says on the label on the side of the bag what's in them. 

[janeislay]

And I'm not sure what sow nuts contain

If you buy bags, it says on the label on the side of the bag what's in them. 

I've just had a look, and I wish I hadn't    GM soya for a start 

I've been boiling barley with linseed, which smells gorgeous.  But having been doing it ever since the piglets began eating, I decided to give myself a rest.  They get sugarbeet shreds to balance the grains.  I think I'll just have to give them straights and carrots when they're a bit older and move to an area of heather and scrub.