Mooyi cattle is raised on natural pastures and are grass fed for most of it’s life before moving to a grain based diet for 100-150 days.
The Mooyi Range includes:
- Premium 150 days grain fed Angus beef
- Premium 100 days grain fed beef
So what is the difference?
In a snapshot
Grass Fed | Grain Fed |
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| Grass fed all its life | Conditions | Grain fed for a minimum of 100 days |
| Slight yellow hue to the fat due to the pigmentation in grass | Colour | Whiter fat and more marbling due to the higher sugar/fat contents in grain |
| More robust and complex flavour profile due to the natural variation in a pastoral diet | Flavour | Buttery flavours due to enhanced marbling |
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In Australia, the majority of beef is raised on natural pastures. For Cattle tobe considered‘ grass fed’ or‘ pasture fed’ they have to have spent theirentire life grazing pastures.The breed of the cattle and seasons can influence the quality of beef brought up on grass as the nutritional value of its diet is not controlled. |
In 2020, 47% of Australian cattle was grain fed. To be classified as grain-fed, the cattle needs to have been fed a grain based diet for over 100 days. Many farmers raise their cattle on grass for 85-90% of their lives before switching to a grain based diet. This balanced and nutritious diet produces beef with consistent quality and enhanced marbling.Moving them off the pastures also relieves the pressure on the paddock environments. |
So what is the difference?
In a snapshot
Grass Fed
Conditions
Grass fed all its life
Colour
Slight yellow hue to the fat due to the pigmentation in grass
Flavour
More robust and complex flavour profile due to the natural variation in a pastoral diet
In Australia, the majority of beef is raised on natural pastures. For Cattle to be considered ‘grass fed’ or ‘pasture fed’ they have to have spent their entire life grazing pastures. The breed of the cattle and seasons can influence the quality of beef brought up on grass as the nutritional value of its diet is not controlled.
Grain Fed
Conditions
Grain fed for a minimum of 100 days
Colour
Whiter fat and more marbling due to the higher sugar/fat contents in grain
Flavour
Buttery flavours due to enhanced marbling
In 2020, 47% of Australian cattle was grain fed. To be classified as grain-fed, the cattle needs to have been fed a grain based diet for over 100 days. Many farmers raise their cattle on grass for 85-90% of their lives before switching to a grain based diet. This balanced and nutritious diet produces beef with consistent quality and enhanced marbling. Moving them off the pastures also relieves the the pressure on the paddock environments.