Over 90% of Australian lambs are grassfed. While most of the remaining are grain assisted with access to grain in the paddock, a smaller number have been finished on a nutritionally balanced, high-energy ration for a specified minimum number of days. Australian organic lamb is raised as nature intended.
Like New Zealand lamb, Australian lamb tends to come from smaller animals that have been entirely grass-fed on open pasture. It is leaner and has a deeper flavor than American lamb. Icelandic lamb is rarely found in U.S. markets, but if you are lucky, you may spot some.
While lamb is more likely to be grass fed, still around 15% of Australian Lambs are 'finished' in feedlots.
In Australia, cattle and sheep are predominantly grassfed and account for approximately two-thirds of overall beef and sheepmeat production. Grain-feeding is typically limited to short periods depending on climatic conditions and market requirements.
Lamb that is raised on a diet of grass have a more intense pastoral flavor than those raised on a diet of grain. Lamb from Australia and New Zealand is pasture fed on mixed grasses and American raised lamb is first fed a diet of grass but finishes on grain.
In Australia, the vast majority of cattle are grass-fed, but in the US, they tend to be grain-fed. Grain-fed cattle in the US are mostly fed on corn and soy. This feeding regime leads to beef that has a consistently buttery flavour and mouthfeel.
The lamb is raised on open pastures and is allowed to graze on a variety of grasses and plants, which contributes to its unique taste. Australian lamb is also typically smaller than other types of lamb, making it easier to cook and serve. Colorado lamb, on the other hand, is known for its rich, gamey flavor.
New Zealand has long produced lamb for its wool industry. This breed is of small stature and many believe is of the least quality compared to American and Australian lamb. Consequently it is also the least expensive lamb. Many customers use this product because of its attractive cost and consistent sizing.
And that's why we provide our customers with a choice. Coles Finest fresh beef is always 100% Australian with no added hormones. The cattle begin eating grass and are then fed grains such as barley and wheat. GRAZE; our specialty beef range, is 100% Australian, grass-fed and has no added hormones.
Australian lamb is grass fed and finished, but some farmers are moving to a practice of grain finishing on feedlots, so the flavor is similar to American lamb. Carcass size is smaller than American lamb but larger than New Zealand varieties.
Are lamb and beef free-range? Most sheep and beef products in Australia come from animals that were born and raised in extensive (outdoor) environments, so they can also be termed free-range.
High prices are being driven by strong international demand from China and North America, combined with low flock numbers. A trade lamb currently costs nine per cent of the average weekly wage — its highest point since the early 1980s.
Lambs produced in the Cowra region have the reputation of being the best lambs in Australia. The genetics in the breeding are second to none.
New Zealand lamb is grass fed throughout its life, unlike American lamb which is often grain finished to encourage larger size and higher body fat percentage. New Zealand lambs are smaller in size, because they were allowed to grow and develop the way nature intended.
With Australian cattle and lamb raised predominately on pasture, Aussie beef and lamb products are lean and naturally contain 13 essential nutrients required for good health, including Zinc, Omega-3 and B vitamins.
matilda's natural australian lamb does not contain artificial ingredients or additives; all products have been minimally processed. the use of hormone growth promotants for sheep and lamb production in australia is prohibited.
The new grassfed offering under the company's premium burger line-up is made from 100 percent Australian grassfed beef, the company said in a statement. It is the company's first grassfed burger launch worldwide.
In order to differentiate what is truly grass fed beef from this less authentic product, consumers interested in truly grass fed beef should look for beef labeled 100% grass fed, as this indicates that these animals were raised on grass for their entire life after they were weaned from their mother.
Thanks to our Aussie-first supplier policy, 100% of our fresh meat is proudly Australian grown. Our suppliers are some of Australia's best farmers, like the Thomas family, BE Campbells, the Bandari Food Group, Golden Cockerel and the Benders… just to name a few.
On the sweeping plains of Western Australia, our lambs are raised in lush pastures the way nature intended –completely free-ranged, 100% grass-fed, and with absolutely no antibiotics, steroids, hormones or genetically modified food.
Western Australia (WA) produces some of the finest lamb, mutton and wool in the world and exports to over 100 countries.
100% fresh Australian lamb.
You don't need to visit a butcher for your favourite Aussie cuts. Thanks to our Aussie first supplier policy, 100% of our fresh meat is proudly Australian grown.
Scientists who compared grass fed lamb meat with grain fed lamb meat in a feedlot found that “lambs grazing in pasture had 14% less fat and about 8 % more protein compared to grain-fed lamb.” Grass fed lamb meat is also an excellent source of vitamin B-12, niacin, zinc, and a good source of iron.
Per person consumption
When compared with its major export partners, Australia's meat consumption closely matches the United States (Figure 2). In both countries poultry is the most consumed meat at over 40 kg per person. Beef and veal and pig meat each account for between 20 and 30 kg per person.