Through the adoption of extended grazing techniques and the use of grass budgeting to maintain pasture quality throughout the season it should be possible to reduce costs by 35 per animal over the season. A higher level of vitamin E extends product shelf life. Cattle grazed at pasture have cleaner hides at slaughter compared with those finished out of the house. This reduces the risk of bacterial contamination of the carcass. Cattle grazing at pasture have adequate freedom to perform normal behaviour.
Soft pasture is also relatively clean and comfortable for cattle to lie on.
3-type fatty acids compared with those fed on silage and concentrate. Meat high in omega 3 reduces the risk of coronary heart disease in the human population. To achieve this, grazing systems were established and monitored at Greenmount and out on commercial farms. The aim was to accomplish more precise control of pasture and so maintain productive quality swards and good cattle performance throughout the season, thereby maximising low cost beef production from grazed pasture. The target is to achieve 200 kg per steer and 170 kg per heifer of liveweight gain from grazed pasture over the season.