Bord Bia Grass-Fed
Bord Bia’s Grass-Fed Verified standard for beef sets a high standard. It states that at least 90% of the feed consumed by the animal on a fresh weight basis be grass or grass forage. Animals must spend a minimum of over 220 days at pasture throughout their lifetime
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Animal must originate from farms that are members of SBLAS (Sustainable Beef and Lamb Assurance Scheme) — this is the mechanism Bord Bia uses to verify the diet and grazing data
At least 90% of the animal's feed intake over its lifetime must be grass or grass-based forage, on a fresh weight basis
Cattle must graze outdoors for 220 days per year, with an allowance of up to 40 days less where soil type or weather limits the grazing season
Only heifers, steers, and cows are in scope
Additional Information
https://www.bordbia.ie/globalassets/bordbia2020/farmers--growers/grass-fed-standard/grass-fed-beef-standard-pdf.pdf
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