It varies quite a lot. You actually could find a reliable and cost effective source of ethical ranching, it typically requires buying e.g. a whole side of beef

It varies quite a lot. You actually could find a reliable and cost effective source of ethical ranching, it typically requires buying e.g. a whole side of beef from a specific ranch. Not very convenient, but if you worry so much about the conditions of the animal, that gives you a way to choose one that fits your standards.