Health Benefits

Throughout the year in Ireland natural rainfall and moderate temperatures provide ideal growing conditions for the natural growth of grass. The type of grass that is grown is a very specific rye grass which produces a very leafy stem with under laying clover and sweet tasting. Research has shown that grass fed animals are by far superior to stock that are fed a concentrate diet (Teagasc, 2016). The meat from grass fed animals has higher levels of vitamin A and beta carotene, is extremely rich in vitamin B12, D and zinc. Has a higher level of omega 3 fatty acids and high in conjugated linoleic acids (CLA’s). It has been scientifically proven that the health benefits of CLA’s include, lowering cholesterol and reducing cancer risk (BordBia, 2017). Further benefits of grass fed animals results in the production of lean meat.