ABL CO PASTORAL PROGRAM
The Pastoral Program provides suppliers with comprehensive livestock raising and farm management standards for all cattle and sheep consigned to the Australian Beef and Lamb Company.
Underpinned by our commitments to consistent quality, sustainability, and animal welfare, compliance with our third-party audited standard is required by all livestock suppliers within the program.
ABL Co provides ongoing support to suppliers of the Program, including guidance to secure additional raising claims, unlocking new value. The Program enables suppliers to build long-term supply arrangements with ABL Co.
ABL Co operates under forward sales contracts on its beef and lamb, allowing forward livestock supply arrangements to be put in place with suppliers. We operate on a forward and stable grid, with weekly kill space available for compliant cattle. The ABL Co team can provide support to interested suppliers to comply to the requirements of the Pastoral Program.
RAISING CLAIMS
100% antibiotic-free
Livestock must not receive any antibiotics from birth to slaughter, including through feed, water, or injection. This includes the use of therapeutic, and sub therapeutic antibiotic use.
HGP-free
Prohibition of growth hormones, synthetic hormones, and other growth promotants from birth to slaughter.
No confinement
Livestock must be free to roam when grazing.
Grass fed
Animals must feed solely on grass and forage throughout their life. Supplementary feeding is allowed when seasonal conditions are required in order to maintain condition and growth of livestock.
GMO-free
Livestock must be GMO-free and have never consumed GMO feed or feedstuffs.
No animal by-products
Animal by-products such as mammalian, fish, and avian by-products are strictly prohibited in the feed.
Zero-tolerance policy towards cruelty
All livestock must be raised in accordance with the Australian Animal Welfare Standards. If an animal falls sick or is injured, it must receive appropriate treatment to alleviate its suffering and restore its health.
Regenerative (optional)
Please enquire for further information.
Global Animal Partnership Step 4 (optional)
Please refer to the G.A.P. Beef Standards
INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN ABL CO SUPPPLIER?
The Australian Beef and Lamb Company is looking for suppliers across VIC, NT, QLD, NSW & SA for our supply chain.
If you want to find out more about becoming a cattle or sheep supplier to ABL Co, please reach out to discuss!
Questions?
Please reach out to our General Manager - Operations, Naomi Leahy, at
+61 488 271 482 or naomi.leahy@ablco.com.au