Our focus is on producing the most tender and flavorsome beef and lamb possible.  This is achieved by our adoption of low stress livestock handling techniques and appropriate breed selection.  In respect of our cattle our herd is based on angus genetics.  The angus breed is second to none in versatility and eating quality.  Here’s a summary of the attributes of Angus cattle and why they are our choice of breed:

• Meat Quality
  Angus are known throughout the world for their ability to consistently produce the finest high quality beef. The superior meat quality of Angus cattle comes from their ability to lay down intra-muscular marbling (taste) fat during the finishing phase, together with excellent tenderness, texture, flavour , meat colour and fat colour.
• Superior Fertility and Maternal Ability
  Angus females reach puberty early, go in calf quickly and continue to breed regularly to a late age. Angus have a reputation for maintaining high fertility even under difficult seasonal conditions. Angus cows are excellent mothers with good milking ability.
• Market Demand
  Both domestic and export markets currently pay a premium for Angus cattle because of their growth and marbling ability.
• Market Versatility
  Angus cattle have the ability to grow to heavy market weights quickly without becoming overfat. They also have the ability to finish at lighter weights if desired. Angus have excellent carcase quality, high muscling and moderate maturity patterns.

We rely on our livestock and our livestock rely on us, therefore we place a huge emphasis on animal welfare and low stress livestock handling techniques.  We are vertically integrated and own and operate our own meat processing facility. Therefore we have total control of our animals and their welfare from paddock to processing. The principals we follow in respect of animal welfare - production & processing include:

• Slaughter Method - All animals are processed in our processing plant using the most humane slaughter method available.  All our animals are captive bolt stunned (Non Reversible) prior to slaughter.  This method kills the animal instantaineously and is the "Best Practice" animal welfare slaughter method known. No religious slaughter is undertaken at our plant (Halal/Kosher etc).
• Quality of Life - Livestock are afforded a quality of life and access to healthy diet and conditions so as to produce quality animal products
• Naturally Produced - Livestock are bred and raised in a way which conforms with natural processes of growth and development, rather than using unnatural feeds or breeding methods
• Breed Types - Breeds of cattle and lambs are selected which are appropriate for the region and type of production system so as to achieve and maintain optimal animal welfare outcomes.
• Breeding Systems - Breeding programs are based on breeds that can reproduce successfully under natural conditions without human involvement.