Assuring consistent supply of quality product

One of the keys of the success of our Group has been the high regard our customers hold us in. This customer loyalty has been gained by always achieving the correct quality product on time 52 weeks per year.

This supply is co-ordinated through our 2,000 members by a full-time dedicated team consisting of a General Manager and two office staff who track and match supply of cattle between farmers and AIBP Cattle Procurement Managers. Long term plans are drawn up with supplier/members in order to ensure an adequate supply of cattle in periods of off season production.

Specification for certified Angus cattle

• All animals must be sired by a registered purebred Angus bull or A.I.
• Identity cards must declare the breed of animal as Angus or Angus cross.
• Cattle must be aged less than 30 months at time of slaughter.
• Prime bulls, steers and heifers are eligible for Angus Scheme.
• Heifer carcase weight up to 400 kg.
• Steer carcase weight up to 400 kg.
• Bulls carcase weight up to 400 kg.
• Carcases must have conformation O or better, with a fat class of 3, 4L or 4H
• Grades O = fat score 2+ up to 4+
• All animals must be polled.
• The Producer Group Inspector will be the final judge, by visual inspection, as to whether an animal is suitable for the Angus Beef Scheme.

Traceability

• All animals must be a minimum of 70 days in the vendor’s herd.
• All animals must be booked with the Producer Group prior to slaughter.
• The vendor must be a member of the Beef Farm Quality Assurance Scheme prior to slaughtering any cattle.
• Farmers are advised and are welcome to attend the factory on the day of slaughter.