Why Austrian Beef is a Must?
Benjamin JacobsShare
We could now give some very short, simple answers to this frequently asked question. For example, because Austrian beef is sometimes the best. Also, because we know which almost cattle-paradise-like habitats exist and are used. 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 farms largely excludes factory farming.In international comparison, cattle farming in Austria is small-scale. Primarily in the Alpine region, the animals' diet is based on grass, hay, and silage. Antibiotics and concentrated feed are prohibited. Sufficient pasture areas provide a perfect habitat that is also used. All this is reason enough for us to stick with Austrian meat.
- The average Austrian farmer has only 31.6 cows.
- There are around 2 million cows in Austria in total.
- Only 5% of cattle farms have more than 100 cows.
- There are 61,765 cattle farms in Austria.
- 60% of the agricultural land used in Austria is pasture/grassland.
- Two-thirds 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)