Application of Blockchain and Internet of Things to Ensure Tamper-Proof Data Availability for Food Safety

Table 1

Similarities and differences between different meat and milk production systems.

	Traditional harvest system	Natural harvest system	Grass-fed harvest system	Organic harvest system
Food	Pasture in grazing system, high-concentrate diet	Minimally processed, no artificial ingredients, no preservatives	Fed on grass and grains, none forage supplements	Certified organic, animals are raised in healthier facilities
Health management	Vaccinations, antibiotics, ionophores, growth hormones may be used	Vaccinations, limited antibiotics, no ionophores, no growth hormones	Vaccinations, no antibiotics used, no ionophores, no growth hormones	Only strictly controlled primary vaccination allowed
Marketing	Mainly auction markets	Some level of verification is required	Source and management verification are required as packer, wholesaler, retailer	Complete verification required from birth to retailer