Why Austrian beef in particular?
Benjamin JacobsSplit
"We could now give some very short, simple answers to this often-asked question. For example, because Austrian beef is sometimes the best. Also, because we know which nearly cattle-paradisiacal habitats are available and utilized. Of course, also because we are an Austrian company and want to source our raw material from Austria. But these are all rather subjective reasons. Therefore, here are some facts that explain why Austrian beef is the first choice for Simple Jerky:"
'The average size of the businesses largely excludes factory farming.'In international comparison, cattle farming in Austria is characterized by small structures. Primarily in the Alpine region, the diet of the animals is based on grass, hay, and silage. Antibiotics and concentrated feed are prohibited. Sufficient pasture areas provide a perfect habitat that is also utilized. All of this is reason enough for us to stick with Austrian meat.
- The average Austrian farmer has only 31.6 cows.
- In total, there are around 2 million cows in Austria.
- Only 5% of cattle farms have more than 100 cows.
- In Austria, there are 61,765 cattle farms.
- 60% of the agricultural land used in Austria is pasture/grassland.
- 2/3 of the 165,000 Austrian farms are located in the Alps.
- The Austrian Animal Protection Act is considered the strictest EU law.
- The use of growth hormones and antibiotics as a preventive measure in feed is prohibited.
(Source: www.aac.or.at)